Dillon Luxury Brands helps restaurant owners, hotel groups and casino operators run food and beverage at a luxury standard and still make money. Every engagement draws on Chef Bryan Dillon’s more than 45 years in kitchens, from the Ritz-Carlton Boston and the Four Seasons to Station Casinos, Red Rock Resort and Morongo Casino Resort & Spa.
Most clients start with one problem: food cost is climbing, a new outlet needs a menu, service is inconsistent, or a property is opening on a deadline. Bryan works on that problem first, then looks at how it connects to the rest of the operation.
Our services
Menu Engineering and Development
Menus built for margin and for the kitchen that has to execute them: recipe costing, item mix, pricing and standardized recipes that hold up across shifts and locations.
Operational Excellence
Kitchen layout, workflow, standards and daily routines for single restaurants and multi-outlet properties, from pre-opening through steady operation.
Staff Training and Development
Training programs, written procedures and performance reviews that give cooks, chefs and managers clear expectations and the tools to meet them.
Financial Performance Optimization
Cost controls and revenue strategy for food and beverage, including the cost containment work that saved Morongo Casino Resort $1.2 million a year.
Luxury Brand Positioning
Concept, ambiance and the full guest path, so a restaurant or resort outlet earns a place at the top of its market.
Vendor Relations and Procurement
Product selection, sourcing standards and vendor negotiations that protect quality while lowering what you pay.
How an engagement works
Every service follows the same six-step process:
- Discovery and market analysis. A full look at your current operation and your competitive market.
- Brand identity and positioning. A clear definition of who you serve and why they should choose you.
- Strategic planning. A roadmap with financial objectives and timelines.
- Implementation. Hands-on work with your team to put the plan in place.
- Staff excellence and certification. Training and service standards so results last.
- Optimization and growth. Ongoing refinement of what works.
Who we work with
- Casino resorts and tribal gaming properties with multiple food and beverage outlets
- Luxury and boutique hotels, including pre-opening teams
- Independent and multi-unit restaurant groups
- Owners and investors planning a new concept or renovation
Dillon Luxury Brands is based in Las Vegas and works with clients across the United States and internationally. Read Bryan’s full background, or schedule a consultation to talk about your operation.