The Restaurant CFO

The Restaurant CFO

The Trilingual CFO

Speaking Chef, Manager, and Money Fluently

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Bruce L. Nelson
Sep 07, 2025
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After more than two decades in the restaurant industry, I’ve learned that profitability isn’t just about numbers—it’s about translation. The most successful operators aren’t just good at food or finances or leadership. They can move fluently between three languages: Chef, Manager, and Money.

I call this the work of the Trilingual CFO.

This isn’t a job tit…

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