THE SHORTCUT TO RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL RESTAURANT
Get expert guidance from seasoned hospitality professionals
WITH SENSEI, GO FROM QUESTION TO ACTION PLAN
Launch or grow your restaurant without costly mistakes — access the best hospitality experts, hand-picked and available across France, to guide you every step of the way.
HOW DOES SENSEI WORK?
3 simple steps
your search
Opening and growing a venue requires many areas of expertise no single person can master. Whether you’re still planning, just starting out, or already up and running — tap into advice from experts who’ve already solved these exact challenges.
profile selection
Based on your request, we hand-pick three relevant expert profiles for your needs. We arrange an intro call with each expert so they can fully understand your project before sharing their proposals.
GETTING STARTED
Once you’ve validated a consultant’s proposal, the mission kicks off! They can deliver support in person or remotely, tailored to give you the best possible guidance on your project.
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE BEST EXPERTS
Give your project the success it deserves with expert guidance for your restaurant, café, bar, or hotel.
Profitability (margins, costs)
Menu & Concept
Communication & Marketing
Recruitment / HR
Architecture & Interior Design
WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO KNOW THEIR STUFF
Stéphanie Matharet
Directrice Artistique
Mathis Debize
Chef – Consultant
Moïse Sfez
Entrepreneur – Homer Food Group
Alexandre Giesbert
Entrepreneur
Christ Bikouedi
Chef Indépendant
In their own words
For our new takeaway and delivery restaurant, we found an F&B graphic design expert to define our entire brand identity, creative guidelines, and their application across our website, social media, delivery bags, and store.
In under 24 hours, Sensei found the right expert to build our entire brand identity. The result: a clear concept, a strong and modern image, and a much faster launch.
For the opening of my first restaurant, I needed someone who could guide me and build the menu. On Sensei, I found a Mediterranean cuisine expert chef who helped me refine the concept and define the full culinary offering for my coffee shop.
With my first restaurant, I couldn’t afford to get it wrong. I quickly found an expert chef who helped me structure my concept and build a high-performing menu from day one.
For our fine dining restaurant Nyurah, we brought in a MOF Maître d’Hôtel through Sensei to train our front-of-house teams for a week.
The training was a real turning point for the experience we offer our guests. An immediate upgrade in service quality, a more confident and aligned team, and a direct impact on customer satisfaction and overall restaurant performance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How quickly can I be connected with a consultant?
Within 48 hours, we’ll send you three consultant profiles available for your mission. All that’s left is to chat with them, receive their formal proposals, and get the mission started — fast.
How do you select the consultants on the platform?
All consultants listed on Sensei are seasoned professionals from the hospitality industry. Every application is carefully reviewed by our team — we spend time with each candidate to assess their experience, understand their specialities, and ensure we only recommend truly qualified experts.
What are the benefits of using Sensei?
- A curated talent pool: We’ve built the first hospitality talent community, offering a rich variety of unique profiles. Our internal matching tools ensure you only see the best available talent for your project.
- True hospitality expertise: No more generalist consultants with no real sector knowledge. Every expert on Sensei has hands-on experience with hospitality and tourism businesses.
- Verified experts: All talent on Sensei holds proper legal status, and we always verify the expertise and professionalism of every professional joining the platform.
- Sensei follow-up: Beyond matching, we support you throughout the entire mission to ensure everything runs smoothly.
- Simplified admin: Sensei centralises payment — one supplier, one bank account, for all your missions.
What budget do I need for a mission?
Sensei is open to all entrepreneurs and all types of venues — no budget constraints. The budget you choose to allocate will determine the type of profile and level of experience we recommend.
The expert assigned to your project will also be able to advise you on the most relevant budget based on your venue and your needs.
