Hello & Welcome!
With a foundation built on decades of Michelin-starred operations and global entrepreneurship, hospitality is more than our profession—it is our lifelong passion. Having programmed and managed high-end venues worldwide, we translate years of elite industry experience into actionable success for our partners. We look forward to guiding your vision from concept to reality.
About F&B Concept Development
F&B Concept Development bridges the gap between visionary investment and Michelin-starred execution. We provide developers and restaurateurs with a global, strategic roadmap to success, emphasizing immersive
hospitality and curated, high-touch service.Our commitment is to deliver culinary distinction and operational mastery through a personalized management
style that prioritizes both environmental integrity and financial prosperity.People
Christophe Chatron-Michaud
Founder
Christophe Chatron-Michaud spans a multi-decade career in the high-end restaurant industry programming and managing numerous Michelin star restaurants around the world.
His portfolio includes countless successful and renowned restaurants where he collaborated with famous Chefs, such as Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Daniel Boulud, Gray Kunz, Charlie Palmer, David Bouley, Philippe Rispoli, Fabio Trabocchi, Andrew Carmellini, Mitsunobu Nagae, Christophe Bellanca, and Alain Verzeroli.
Lissan Teh
Partner
After graduating in Hospitality Management from London's Westminster College, and Lucerne's IMI in Switzerland, Lissan started her career at The Regent-Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore where she held various management positions, and later moved to The Pierre Hotel, in New York City.
Lissan is also the founder of JTL Direct, a wholesale tableware company, specializing in branded chopsticks and other tabletop products imported from Asia.
She brings 28 years of experience in the hospitality industry ranging from supply chain to operations and finance.
Services
Design & Concept Development
- Concept idea & review
- Site assessment
- Competitive set analysis - Feasibility
- Interior design assistance - Operation flow
- Dining Room & Bar layout functionality
- Financial forecasting
Programming & Strategy
- Under-performing operation evaluations
- Time line - Critical path
- Food & Beverage menus analysis & design
- IT Systems advisement
- Purchasing & sourcing advisement
- Recruiting
- Leadership development
- Positioning & formalizing operational standards
- Marketing - PR strategy & Brand book collaboration
Systems & Teams Formation
- Systems building for operational efficiency
- Training materials & Service manuals
- Plant & Maintenance reference book
- Food, Beverages & Interior design photography
- Team Building & Coaching
- Interviewing & On-boarding assistance
Launch & On Going Operations
- Pre & Post opening onsite training and management support
- Management Partnerships to maintain the original concept, ensure quality standards, and financial performance
