consult ROMA
Chris O'Donnell
Chris is the founder of consult ROMA, a consultancy dedicated to helping restaurants build operational structures that stand the test of time.
With over a decade of hands-on culinary and management experience in New York City’s most demanding kitchens including USHG’s Maialino and Roberta’s. Chris pairs deep industry knowledge with a systems-driven approach to solve one of hospitality’s biggest challenges: operational chaos.
Educated in Rome and trained at the Institute of Culinary Education, Chris brings a global sensibility to his work, combining classic Italian technique with modern restaurant tech and automation. As a chef, he led large teams, engineered profitable menus, and built production systems from the ground up. As a consultant, he designs scalable systems for food cost analysis, staff training, compliance, and digital integration- helping businesses recover lost margins and future-proof their operations.
With recent consulting work at luxury resorts and a growing portfolio of custom-built restaurant automations, he is a trusted architect of culinary operations—bridging tradition, technology, and timeless standards.
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