Strategic Hospitality Group Miami, LLC

What Strategic Hospitality Group Miami, LLC does

Strategic Hospitality Group Miami (SHGM) is a Miami-based restaurant and hospitality consulting firm founded in 2009 by Chef Michael B. Jacobs, with Laurent Isaure joining as Partner in 2010. The firm delivers a portfolio of professional services spanning restaurant consulting, full-service catering, hospitality staffing, event production, and concierge services, organized under three consulting tiers (Restaurant Management Agreement, Total Consulting Package, A la Carte) and supplemented by the SHGM Catering, Premier Meal, and Hidden Kitchen sub-brands. Premier Meal extends the firm into personalized nutrition (weight loss, diabetic, gluten-free, sports, gourmet), while Hidden Kitchen operates as a private commercial test kitchen in Miami Beach used for recipe development, staff training, and partner collaborations such as the Betta Bucha kombucha brewing arrangement.

SHGM targets a high-end client base that includes professional sports teams (Miami HEAT since 2009, Florida Panthers guest chef program), gaming and hospitality operators (Casino at Dania Beach's Luxe Buffet within a $64M renovation), South Florida restaurants (River Yacht Club, Soho Bay, A Modo Mio, Saleya Chefs Pantry), professional athletes and HNW individuals requiring personalized meals and concierge access, E2/EB5 visa entrepreneurs seeking U.S. restaurant creation support, and non-profits requiring catered event services. Revenue mechanics are professional services-based with quote-based, tailored pricing; no published pricing or revenue figures exist.

Distribution is direct, founder-led enterprise field sales anchored by referral and personal network. The company operates from its downtown Miami headquarters (111 NE 1st St, 5th Floor) plus the Miami Beach Hidden Kitchen facility, with marketing driven by its website, Facebook page, Chef Jacobs' Food Network television appearances, and participation in events such as the Miami HEAT Family Festival. The firm has only 5 employees, no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no M&A activity in the source data.

Name

Strategic Hospitality Group Miami, LLC

Legal name

Strategic Hospitality Group Miami, LLC

Website

https://shgmfl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Strategic Hospitality Group Miami is a multi-service restaurant and hospitality consulting firm founded in 2009, offering consulting, catering, staffing, events, and concierge services to professional sports teams, casinos, restaurants, and high-net-worth individuals in South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Consulting Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Special Food Services (7223)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Chef & In-Home Dining Services (HSACAGAE), Exclusive Dining Access & Chef’s Table Reservations (HSACAMAJ), Private Culinary Experiences (Chef’s Table, Home Dining, Market-to-Meal) (THAJALAH), Corporate Hospitality, VIP Hosting & Client Entertainment (Internal-led) (THAHAIAI), Hotel & Resort Banqueting (In-House Catering) (THAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Restaurant consulting
• Hospitality consulting
• Event catering services
• Hospitality staffing
• Personalized meal programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Consulting: Revenue generated through consulting agreements including Restaurant Management Agreements, Total Consulting Packages, and A la Carte consulting services. The company provides restaurant development, evaluation, re-conceptualization, and ongoing management support.
2. Catering Services: Full-service catering for events, gatherings, and major functions ranging from intimate to elaborate occasions. Also includes Premier Meal personalized meal programs for individuals.
3. Staffing Services: Provides trained hospitality professionals including chefs, cooks, butlers, bartenders, and servers to upscale restaurants, hotels, and personal households on temporary or permanent basis.
4. Events Production: Food and wine festival production, television production support, and event coordination services for corporate and private clients.
5. Concierge Services: Personal concierge services leveraging over 50 years of hospitality experience, providing access and personal services to high-profile clientele.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Strategic Hospitality Group Miami is a multi-service restaurant and hospitality consulting firm providing restaurant consulting (Management Agreements, Total Consulting Packages, A la Carte), full-service catering for events, hospitality staffing, events production, personalized meal programs (Premier Meal), kitchen design, and concierge services. The firm also operates Hidden Kitchen, a private commercial kitchen for recipe testing and staff training. Services are tailored to hotels, restaurants, sports organizations, HNW individuals, and E2/EB5 visa investors in South Florida.

Product overview

Strategic Hospitality Group Miami is a multi-service restaurant and hospitality consulting firm offering a portfolio of services centered on restaurant consulting, catering, and hospitality management. The core offerings include Restaurant Consulting (with management agreements, total consulting packages, and a la carte options), Full-Service Catering (events, staffing, and Premier Meal personalized programs), Kitchen Design Services, and Concierge Services. The company also operates a 'Hidden Kitchen' private commercial kitchen for recipe testing and staff training. Services are provided through tailored packages that can be combined based on client needs, from turnkey food and beverage operations to specific consulting engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hidden Kitchen: A private commercial kitchen operated by SHGM for testing recipes and training staff.
• SHGM Catering
• Premier Meal

Products and services

• Restaurant Consulting Comprehensive restaurant consulting services for hotel, restaurant, and foodservice establishments, offered through three tailored options: Restaurant Management Agreement (full resource management), Total Consulting Package (start-up assistance and re-conceptualization), and Consulting 'a la Carte' (targeted specific area improvements). Includes a Maintenance Program for ongoing quality control and training.
• SHGM Catering Full-service catering company providing events, gatherings, and major functions ranging from intimate to elaborate. Includes catering delivery, events coordination, and personalized meal programs (Premier Meal).
• Hospitality Consulting Hospitality consulting service through which SHGM works with clients to determine goals and develop a plan for their hospitality operations, separate from the more detailed restaurant consulting engagements.
• Management Services Operational management services offered by SHGM as part of its broader hospitality and consulting portfolio, delivered through Restaurant Management Agreements and ongoing operational support.
• Creation de Restaurant en Floride Restaurant creation service in Florida for E2/EB5 visa investors, providing business plan development, location analysis, permitting, and operational startup as part of visa-qualification requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dropped 8 lbs and two buckle sizes in two months with personalized lunch program

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• River Yacht ClubcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSHGM provided consulting services for the development and opening of the River Yacht Club restaurant at 401 SW Third Ave in Miami River District, including concept development and operational setup.
• Casino at Dania BeachcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSHGM served as consulting partner for the Luxe Buffet restaurant development as part of the casino's $64 million renovation, providing restaurant development and operational expertise.
• Florida PantherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHGM operates the Hidden Kitchen guest chef program for the Florida Panthers, providing culinary experiences at team events including the Guest Chef Program at BB&T Center.
• Juice FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHGM partnered with the Juice Foundation for Fashion For A Cause events to support cancer research programs, providing Hidden Kitchen catering services.
• Betta BuchaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSHGM provided commercial kitchen space at Hidden Kitchen in Miami Beach for Betta Bucha kombucha startup to brew their products for wholesale distribution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cohn Restaurant Group: Restaurant consulting, management, and development firm that builds and operates restaurant concepts. Comparable to SHGM in offering turnkey restaurant development plus ongoing operational management.
• Wolfgang Puck Catering: Celebrity-chef-driven catering and event production firm. Direct peer in leveraging a high-profile culinary founder brand to deliver premium off-premise catering, corporate events, and bespoke dining experiences.
• Constellation Culinary Group: Specialty catering and events company serving corporate, cultural, and private clients across major U.S. cities. Comparable to SHGM as a premium off-premise caterer with event production and consulting-style culinary services.
• HVS Global Hospitality Services: Hospitality consulting firm offering feasibility studies, management contracts, and operational advisory for hotels and restaurants. Closely comparable consulting-side peer to SHGM's restaurant development and re-conceptualization work.

Broad incumbents

• Restaurant Associates: Premium hospitality and food service management firm specializing in cultural institutions, corporate dining, and events. Comparable to SHGM in delivering high-end culinary experiences and consulting for upscale venues.
• Sodexo Live!: Hospitality services division focused on sports venues, entertainment, and events. Relevant peer for SHGM's professional sports team catering and event production work, though operating at substantially greater scale.
• Levy Restaurants: Major hospitality and sports-venue food service provider powering arenas, stadiums, and entertainment venues. Comparable to SHGM as the dominant scaled player in the same pro-sports hospitality category SHGM accesses with Miami HEAT and Florida Panthers.
• Centerplate: Hospitality and catering provider for sports and entertainment venues across North America. Comparable to SHGM as a venue and event catering peer with overlapping sports hospitality clientele.
• Aramark: Global food service and facilities provider with sports, entertainment, business, and hospitality segments. A broad incumbent in the same food service and hospitality space SHGM operates in, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.

Regional players

• Bash Events: Event production and catering firm operating across the U.S. Comparable to SHGM as a boutique premium caterer combining event coordination and bespoke hospitality, though it operates nationally rather than Miami-centric.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/152976141522314
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/strategic-hospitality-group-miami-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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