Small to mid-size restaurants deserve tailored solutions—from human resources to food cost management and operational efficiency. Walsh Hospitality Group brings an experienced chef’s perspective to help you perform better and stay the course. With over 30 years of experience running Catalyst Restaurants in Kendall Square, the team is well equipped to handle any challenges your restaurant or food and beverage operation is facing.

Why Choose Us

Veteran Chef Guidance

Led by Chef William Kovel—recognized as “Chefs to Watch” by Boston Magazine, AAA Five Diamond award winner, Food & Wine’s People’s Choice “Best New Chef,” and Level II Sommelier—our consulting is grounded in real culinary insight and operational acumen. Walsh Hospitality Group

Holistic, Results-Driven Approach

We don’t just advise. We partner with you in food & beverage strategy, HR initiatives, cost-saving tactics, and streamlined operations for sustained performance.

Proven Track Record

Over 30 years helping independent restaurateurs enhance profit margins, reduce turnover, and build stronger, more efficient teams. Walsh Hospitality Group

Flexible & Collaborative

Whether you’re just starting or scaling up, William crafts customized plans that align with your concept, vision, and goals. Coaching available across the U.S. Walsh Hospitality Group

Consulting & Coaching

Why do talented Chefs with beautiful, well-received restaurants go out of business while others stay the course?

William Kovel has been consulting and coaching independent restaurateurs and Chef/Owners to become more profitable and successful for over 10 years. No matter what stage your restaurant is at, William can create a plan for you to increase profit, reduce turnover and create a stronger team. He will teach you a more effective way to run your restaurant so you become streamlined and more profitable. William coaches throughout the United States.

Catering

Let us help you plan your next celebration big or small!

Our experienced team can assist with every detail for your next event at home from the tenting, rentals, florals, invitations and menu or we can simply deliver a beautiful meal ready to be served. It’s up to you! From tented weddings all over New England to small dinner parties, holiday parties, anniversaries, birthday parties at your home in the Boston area, our team is here to create a beautiful experience for you and your guests.

Start Crafting Memorable Guest Experiences

Give us a few details and we’ll send you a custom approach that blends menu excellence, staff training, and profit growth.

Tell Us About Your Event or Establishment

Your vision + our culinary & operational expertise = a hospitality experience your guests will never forget.

About

A native of West Hartford, Connecticut, Kovel cooked in a variety of cities and countries before settling back down in New England.

During his tenure at the Four Seasons, Kovel was recognized by Boston Magazine and was named one of a talented group of upcoming “Chefs to Watch”. He was also honored as ‘Boston’s Top Restaurants’ by Chaine des Rotisseurs and he achieved the revered status of the AAA Five Diamond Award. Kovel was named Food and Wine’s best New Chef People’s Choice the year he opened Catalyst Restaurant and he’s also been recognized by Wine Spectator (he is Level II Sommelier in the Court of Master Sommeliers).

Kovel enjoys teaching culinary arts at Boston University, fishing, traveling and spending time with his wife Sara, daughter Grace and identical twin sons Owen and Everett when he’s not in the kitchen.

What to Expect

• A tailored action plan that addresses your biggest pain points—whether it’s costs, staffing, or operations.

• A hands-on partner, not just an advisor—working alongside you to ensure implementation, accountability, and results.

• Coaching designed for your long-term success, with flexibility to support you across the U.S. Walsh Hospitality Group

Client Success Stories

“Chef Kovel helped us rework our menu and training—our food costs dropped and staff morale improved overnight.”

— [Client Name], [Restaurant Name] 

Ready to optimize your restaurant’s performance?

Contact Chef William Kovel for customized plans and pricing. Let’s work together to increase your profitability, streamline operations, and build a happier, stronger team.

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Our Services

Food & Beverage Strategy

• Menu engineering for profitability and appeal

• Beverage program optimization, from cocktails to wine lists

• Supplier contract and vendor cost review

• Marketing Strategies: Developing promotional campaigns through social media platforms, email marketing to attract and retain customers

Restaurant Operations 

• Workflow and kitchen layout assessments

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) development and implementation

• Inventory tracking and purchasing efficiency

Food Cost Management

• Pricing strategy and portion control protocols

• Full food-cost audits using proven frameworks

• Waste reduction programs informed by industry best practices Navy MWR

Human Resources & Team Development

• Staff training and onboarding programs

• Leadership and team retention strategies

• HR documentation, policies, and performance frameworks

• Private event sales training, techniques and resources to increase the operations check average and profitability

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