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Restaurant & Hospitality Consulting with Proven Expertise

Deliver tailored strategies to optimize operations, cut costs, and drive restaurant success.

Our Consulting Evolution

Founded officially in 2023, Heard Consulting began as a passion project after eight years of consulting. For Sojin, restaurant consulting is more than just improving operations–it’s about helping restaurant owners build a business they love. Having seen firsthand how labor costs, inefficient workflows, and expansion missteps can derail even the most promising establishments, he set out to create a consulting firm that meets restaurants where they are.

With a bilingual, boots-on-the-ground approach, Heard Consulting tailors strategies to real-world needs, helping restaurants and hospitality-centered businesses cut costs without cutting quality, expand with confidence, and navigate industry shifts with agility.

Our Core Values

What Drives Us Forward

To deliver customized, tailored, and results-driven consulting for restaurants, empowering owners to thrive in any market.

Tailored Solutions

No cookie-cutter approach: every strategy is designed around your unique needs.

Collaboration & Integrity

Open communication and honesty guide every recommendation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bilingual expertise and inclusive training for stronger teams.

Community Impact

We encourage giving back and forging strong local connections.

The Specialist You Need

Sojin Thompson

Founder & Lead Consultant

At Heard Consulting, founder Sojin Thompson draws on 15+ years of experience across Washington, Nevada, and Mexico. Having worked in and consulted for a diverse range of establishments, from fast-casual spots to high-end dining, he understands the daily challenges owners and managers face.

His approach goes beyond numbers, focusing on people-first solutions that create sustainable growth, reduce inefficiencies, and build thriving restaurant cultures.

With 8+ years of consulting experience, Sojin specializes in operations, scaling, and staff training. Backed by industry knowledge, he understands the ins and outs of a restaurant, from the kitchen to the front of house, and the critical decisions that keep it running successfully.

  • Experience in sales per unit (annual sales) between $250,000 – $28,000,000