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Director & Founder
Jespher Millano
With over 12 years of experience in the Food & Beverage and hospitality industry, Jespher Millano is a Food & Beverage Consultant specializing in restaurant and bar concept development, hospitality strategy, branding, operational planning, and pre-opening development. He is the Founder and Director of año | Restaurant & Bar Consulting, where he works with hospitality entrepreneurs, restaurant operators, and investors to transform ideas into commercially viable and operationally sound F&B concepts.
Jespher’s consulting experience spans Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Greater China. His work covers the development of bespoke restaurant, café, and bar concepts, supported by research, market positioning, operational planning, guest experience, and brand development. His international industry experience includes consulting with LEVELS Studio in Kuala Lumpur, as well as professional experience in Michelin-starred and luxury hospitality environments in Paris and New Orleans.
He holds a Master of Science in Restaurant Management and Concept Creation from Institut Lyfe in Lyon, France, formerly known as Institut Paul Bocuse, in collaboration with Haaga-Helia University in Finland and the University of Stavanger in Norway. He also holds professional certifications from École Hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland and Alain Ducasse Education in France.
An alumnus of Enderun Colleges, Jespher currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty member, bringing his professional experience into hospitality education. He is also an Associate Member of the FoodService Consultants Society International (FCSI) Asia-Pacific Division and has contributed to foodservice sustainability initiatives through The PLEDGE™ on Food Waste.
Jespher’s approach combines industry experience, research, operational thinking, and creative concept development. He is committed to helping clients create F&B businesses that are not only distinctive, but commercially relevant, operationally viable, and designed around the guest experience.
Core Values
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Hospitality
We believe in creating an environment that is welcoming and approachable to everyone, making sure that all our clients feel at home.
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Expertise & Professionalism
We provide innovative and creative solutions to our clients, ensuring that their visions are brought to life with our deep understanding of the industry.
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Humility
We recognize the importance of staying grounded and continuously learning and improving, even as we become experts in our field.
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Creativity and Inspiration
We encourage a fun and creative approach to our work, inspired by the diverse cultures and cuisines around the world.
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Fun
We believe in adding an element of fun and enjoyment to our work, which translates to our client's experiences.
Our Approach
1. Designing concepts that embody the spirit of hospitality
"We are ladies and gentlemen, serving ladies and gentlemen" - We ensure that at every step of the way, we incorporate the spirit of hospitality to our clients whilst keeping their guests' experience at heart.
2. Experience-driven concepts
We approach every project with the perspective of a seasoned restaurateur as our expertise extends beyond theory and into practice, bringing a wealth of operational expertise and industry know-how to every concept we craft.
3. Unveiling the potential for greatness in every space
We believe that every space has the potential to be extraordinary, sure, we create extraordinary brands and concepts, but we are always looking to unlock creative new ways for our clients to get the most out of their investments.
4. Your personal chef and bartender, in a bird's eye view
Our love for food and drinks drives us to create innovative concepts that are not only delicious but also memorable, highlighting our expertise and seasoned taste buds for a menu that resonates with our clients' vision.
5. When we feel the positive vibes, we give exceptional results
We believe that every space has the potential to be extraordinary, sure, we create extraordinary brands and concepts, but we are always looking to unlock creative new ways for our clients to get the most out of their investments.
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Katipunan Ave., Quezon City, Philippines
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