About Strictly Restaurants

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Now Celebrating Our 11th Anniversary

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Now Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary

About STRICTLY RESTAURANTS™

We take our job seriously! We also enjoy paying it forward. To that end, we are helping to shape tomorrow's future. STRICTLY RESTAURANTS™ has started an intern program. A local high school here in Hamilton, NJ, has students that have an interest in finance/accounting and has asked us to share in this opportunity to show the students, all about restaurant accounting. We are teaching them the inner workings of an accounting office and working with people in the finance business. They assist in helping us call vendors, reconcile vendor statements, and learn various accounting software.

Jeff has spent 28 years in the hospitality industry as a Restaurant Controller prior to opening STRICTLY RESTAURANTS™. His immense success is attributed in part to his detailed work experience in various positions within the restaurant industry and his strong financial background. Jeff and his family previously owned and operated their own restaurant/deli for several years. His last full-time position as CFO/Controller was with French Chef David Bouley which led them to start STRICTLY RESTAURANTS™ thereafter. As an industry insider, Jeff has come to understand what every position and individual brings to the success or failure of a restaurant.

Jeff has worked both the FOH (front of the house) and the BOH (back of the house) in various capacities then transitioned his way into the corporate office and is presently, the owner of his own business. He has the expertise and experience to turn a less profitable restaurant into a profitable business or an average restaurant into a Michelin star-worthy place. Whether you are looking to make a profit, increase your customer base, or take your restaurant to the next level of successful management, Jeff and his team have what it takes to make it successful.

Overall Financial Management

At STRICTLY RESTAURANTS™ we understand that in the restaurant business there are many complex financial accounting issues such as tip reporting, menu pricing analysis, and sales tax audits. That's why working with STRICTLY RESTAURANTS™ is the company of choice for many restaurant owners in the US from coast to coast. Our expert team, experience, and background make us unique from any other accounting company. We have worked in all facets of the industry and based on our past experiences, we will ensure financial stability and the success and growth of your business.

Our comprehensive financial reporting empowers our clients to make smart financial decisions. The STRICTLY RESTAURANTS™ Finance Management services include:

Daily Flash Reporting
Weekly Financial Statements
Updates on Finance Performance and ROI
Monthly conference with clients to review Financial Performance
Monthly Financial Profit + Loss Statement
Management Reporting
Financial Analysis
Creating a start-up business plan
Review and consulting with clients on LOI agreements
Research site surveys to ensure the best locations for your business

CEO

Jeffrey J. Lavelle

President + CEO

Jeffrey J. Lavelle Jeff has spent 28 years in the hospitality industry as a Restaurant Controller prior to opening STRICTLY RESTAURANTS™. His immense success is attributed in part to his detailed work experiences in various positions within the restaurant industry and his strong financial background. Jeff and his family previously owned and operated their own restaurant/deli for several years. His last full-time position as CFO/Controller was with French Chef David Bouley which led them to start STRICTLY RESTAURANTS™ thereafter. As being an industry insider, Jeff has come to understand what each and every position and individual brings to the success or failure of a restaurant.

Jeff has worked both the FOH (front of the house) and the BOH (back of the house) in various capacities then transitioned his way into the corporate office and is presently, the owner of his own business. He has the expertise and experience to turn a less profitable restaurant into a profitable business or an average restaurant into a Michelin star worthy place. Whether you are looking to make a profit, increase your customer base, or take your restaurant to the next level of successful management, Jeff and his team has what it takes to make it successful.

STAFF

Lisa Clark

CFO

Lisa has 30 years of finance and accounting experience in industries such as stock brokerage, real estate, and restaurants with over 25 years being in hospitality. She has worked for both public and private restaurant groups, holding various positions as Chief Financial Officer, Director of Accounting and Controller. Lisa has extensive experience on improving the bottom line and profitability by reviewing processes, internal controls, and financials against current date key performance indicators. Lisa also had experience in assisting and creating strategic plans and cash flow modeling for existing and new restaurants. Lisa has worked for companies of all sizes from small entrepreneurial business to medium and large businesses. Lisa holds a Master's Degree in Business Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Carlos Leon

Senior Accounting Manager

Carlos has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting that serves well at STRICTLY RESTAURANTS™ for analyzing and problem-solving that's needed for transactions and data for the restaurant business. Many of his responsibilities include the ability to plan, prioritize, and meet endless deadlines. As a tech-savvy accountant, he is familiar with many advanced software programs that allow him the ability to organize financial records and keep data secured.

Carlos is a very vital part of STRICTLY RESTAURANTS™ financial department.

Liam Lavelle

Accounting Manager

Liam is attending Southern New Hampshire University where he is completing his Accounting Degree in Business Administration. He has been employed with STRICTLY RESTAURANTS™ for more than 3 years. Liam desires to pursue a senior-level position in the family business. He does bank reconciliations for cash balance and accounts payable. His advanced knowledge of Excel allows him the ability to use spreadsheets, graphing, tables, calculations, and automation efficiently to process large quantities of data relevant to business tasks.

Brandi Synder

Accounts Payable Manager

Brandi worked in the restaurant industry for 21 years; 4 as a server/bartender, 4 as a manager, 11 as a General Manager, and 2 as a Regional Manager. She has worked for Quality Dining Inc, Chipotle, and Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant. In the management roles she oversaw the financials of the restaurant including Accounts Payable, Payroll, all aspects of P&L management, and Budgeting. For the past year she worked at a Property Management firm as an Accounting Assistant. She looks forward to combining her restaurant industry knowledge and accounting experience.

Peter Stapperfenne, CPA, MBA

Senior Accountant

Peter is our in-house CPA/MBA. Peter has multiple responsibilities including generating client bank reconciliations, bill pay, general ledger accounting functions, daily flash reports, budgets, new client account setups using the Compeat Accounting Software. Peter's focus includes working on strategic planning for the growth of STRICTLY RESTAURANTS™ as well as our clients through analyzing current trends and operations, while projecting and researching potential future opportunities. His past experience in the restaurant industry includes all aspects of the Front of the House positions. Peter holds a Bachelor of Science majoring in Accounting from Rider University.

Amy Riopel

Staff Accountant

Amy has over 10+ years of restaurant experience working with many high-end establishments. She started in entry level positions in the hospitality industry and worked her way up to senior level positions including FOH management and corporate training. Amy started her financial career in Orlando, Florida with Church Street Concepts, a group of downtown nightclubs where she learned everything about what makes the nightlife establishments so successful. Then she transitioned to New York City where she assistant the Financial Manager of Dining Entertainment Group in finance and corporate management. Amy's depth of experience and knowledge in the hospitality and finance industry makes her a strong asset to the STRICTLY RESTAURANTS™ team as the Field Audit Associate.

Alexandra Loza

Accounts Payable

Alexandra graduated in 2017 from Mercer College Community College with an Accounting Degree. She worked 3 ½ years as a bookkeeper for a law firm in Ewing Township, N.J. Alex is proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office 365. She performs all reconciliation of vendor statements at STRICTLY RESTAURANTS™.

Bryan Galindo

Junior Accountant

Bryan joined Strictly Restaurants in May of 2022. He is familiar with the hospitality industry, working in various positions. Bryan is a junior accountant in the New York office.