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Built in Kitchens. Now Leading the Industry.
With over 40 years of frontline experience, we don’t just advise — we execute. Marouff Consulting Group™ bridges The gap between strategy and reality, helping hospitality businesses deliver operational clarity, brand authority, and scalable growth.
Marouff Consulting Group™ is dedicated to transforming commercial kitchen operations and systems. Our expertise spans across End to end Project management, kitchen fitouts, staff development, operational optimisation and compliance.
About Marcus Marouff:
Founder. Operator. Chef. Educator.
Spending over four decades in the hospitality trenches — from high-pressure kitchens to high-level management— Marcus has built, run, and turned around multiple venues. He knows what works, what breaks, and what’s possible when experience leads the way.
Marouff Consulting Group™ is his legacy project: a way to help others build resilient, profitable, and purposeful hospitality businesses— minus the BS. Marcus has led award-winning kitchens, rescued failing venues, and trained hundreds of chefs. His mission now is simple: equip hospitality businesses with the confidence, systems, and leadership they need to thrive.
~Our Core Services~
Strategic hospitality solutions built for growth.
Venue Discovery
A feasibility deep-dive to validate your concept, forecast your risks, and ensure your venue is viable before you invest a cent.
Business Consulting
Hands-on advisory for venue owners who want clarity, control, and profit. From fixing broken systems to planning your next stage of growth — we help you run a sharper, stronger, more resilient business.
Compliance & Legal Readiness
We help you get legally strong, compliant, and audit-ready with clear frameworks, licensing guidance, and industry-correct contracts — including the MCG™ Liquor Licence Toolkit. Protect your venue before problems start.
Training & Upskilling
Chef-led training built on real-world experience. Our MCG™ Micro-Courses and practical upskilling programs develop confident, capable teams who deliver at industry standard — or above.
Operational Systems & smart Automation
AI-powered systems and automation that simplify your operations.
We integrate POS, dashboards, workflows, and team oversight into a seamless system — giving you clarity, control, and hours back every week.
Project Management & Kitchen Fit-Outs
End-to-end fit-out management by someone who actually understands kitchens. We design, coordinate, and deliver compliant, scalable builds — on time, with no costly surprises.
Resource Access
& Toolkits
Professional-grade checklists, templates, compliance packs, costing tools, and legal frameworks — including the MCG™ Liquor Licence Toolkit — ready to download and use immediately.
Embedded Talent Placement
Private, performance-driven recruitment for hospitality venues. We discreetly source, vet, and place talent you can rely on — no job boards, no noise, no time wasted.
~The marouff Method~
No theory. No guesswork. Just what works. We’ve taken over four decades of hospitality experience— the wins, the failures, the brutal lessons— and turned it into a clear, actionable method for transforming venues and teams. Every engagement follows a grounded, hands-on process designed to diagnose fast, fix what’s broken, and scale what works.
Highlighting your approach: no ego, no Hype— just real insight, real action, real results.
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Why Marouff Consulting GroupTM
Marcus has supported over 50 venues and hospitality businesses during his career as a chef and senior manager— streamlining operations, boosting profitability, and raising service standards at every turn.
We’re not just another consulting firm— we’re your trusted partner in bringing venues to life. With decades of real-world experience,
we help you:
- Save time and money with smarter systems
- Build profitable, guest-focused venues
- Train chefs, FOH teams, managers, and owners to operate at world-class standards
- Navigate legal, financial, and regulatory compliance with confidence— from licenses and contracts to reporting and readiness.
Everything we do is designed to remove friction, elevate standards, and set your venue up for long-term success.
~real-world Case Studies~
– Kosina Cafe- Moonee Ponds, Vic
Marcus reduced our food waste, implemented kitchen systems, & trained our staff to execute consistent, high-quality services under pressure.
– Amigos Mexican- South Yarra, Vic
Marcus delivered fast-paced, flavour driven leadership, in a high volume venue, streamlining prep systems & introducing cost controls that improved bottom-line results.
– The Depot- Fitzroy, Vic
MCG brought order to a previously chaotic operation through strategic planning and a hands-on approach ensuring clarity & transparency throughout the entire process.
- The Lucky Squire- Broadbeach, QLD
MCG restructured kitchen workflows, introduced advanced BOH systems, improved staff culture & contributed to increase sales & stronger customer experiences.
– Capriccio Bar & Restaurant- South Yarra, Vic
Marcus led the full end-to-end venue setup including kitchen design, FOH/BOH recruitment, & all SOPs. Built a high performance team & systems from the ground up.
~Powered by AI,
Perfected by MCG™~
Meet our AI Advantage– A suite of intelligent agents that streamline systems,
training, legal, and sales— giving you the edge.
training, legal, and sales— giving you the edge.
SystemSarge™
Automation & Operations
Your command centre for efficiency, keeping every system sharp, fast, and under control.
TrainerBot™
Training Content Engine
Transforms complex cookery knowledge into structured,
engaging learning experiences.
LegalMate™
Legal Docs & Compliance
Generates airtight agreements, compliance tools, and risk
templates with zero fuss.
PitchPal™
Sales & Outreach Support
Crafts compelling proposals and outreach copy designed to
convert leads into loyal clients.
~Train With Impact. Lead With Confidence.~
MCG™ vocational programs and micro-courses are designed to sharpen skills,
elevate performance, and prepare chefs for the real world
elevate performance, and prepare chefs for the real world
Micro-Courses
Short, practical modules built for chefs, bOH/FOH teams, venue owners & managers
Certificate-Aligned Learning
Non-accredited training programs designed to build skills equivalent to key units in Certificate III and
Diploma pathways.
Trainer-Led Support
Delivered by industry professionals with decades of experience.
Ready to ElevateYour Venue and Team?
Marouff Consulting Group™ is proudly based in Melbourne, with a virtual headquarters in Brighton, VIC. Whether you’re seeking expert advice, tailored training, or a strategic partner to elevate your hospitality venture — Marcus Marouff and the MCG™ team are here to help.
~Micro-Courses~
Short, practical modules built for chefs, bOH/FOH teams, venue owners & managers. Our full training library launches soon.
Coming Soon
~Certificate-Aligned learning~
Non-accredited training programs designed to build skills equivalent to key units in Certificate III and Diploma pathways.
Coming Soon
~Trainer-Led Support~
Training delivered by experienced professionals, with real-world guidance and practical assessment. Stay tuned for our trainer network launch.
Coming Soon
~get in touch with us~
Let us know what you're working on and how we can help. We’ll look forward to being of service.