Collective of Consultants

Jeffrey Scott

Founder-Principal

Jeffrey brings more than 40 years of foodservice leadership experience, having worked his way up from dishwasher to director while overseeing large‑scale dining operations and high‑performing teams.

In 2024, he founded Food Service Pride® to help foodservice leaders improve execution, strengthen performance, and navigate change with clarity. Jeffrey’s work focuses on aligning people, processes, and performance to support sustainable growth and exceptional experiences across campus dining, hospitality, restaurants, and the foodservice supply chain.


Joshua Miller Advising Consultant

I stepped away from the corporate world to embrace entrepreneurship, fueled by my belief in problem-solving and making a difference. My mission is crystal clear: to elevate academic food service by prioritizing hiqh-quality programs that cater to the students desires while improving the experiences for the dedicated individuals "behind the scenes" who tirelessly provide exceptional food and service.

Gary Goldberg Collaborating Consultant

Food Service Consultant with expertise in concept development, brand partnerships, analysis of management structure, retail footprint on a college campus and financial review.

Accomplished Speaker on subjects such as branding and benchmarking. Connector of Brands & Campuses and Contract Advisor. Strategic Planning for Retail Partnerships. Pro Forma Financial Analysis for new sites and concepts.



Joe Burdi

Senior Consultant

Joe brings more than 25 years of foodservice leadership experience, having worked his way up from the kitchen to executive leadership while overseeing large-scale university dining operations and high-performing teams. Throughout his career, Joe has built a reputation for developing talent, strengthening client partnerships, and turning underperforming operations into programs that consistently deliver. His work centers on aligning people, processes, and culture to create dining experiences that are both operationally sound and genuinely meaningful to the communities they serve.


Anthony Delligatti

Senior Consultant

Anthony is a seasoned consultant with 35 years of leadership experience at Sodexo, driving growth, innovation, and client success across campus, corporate, and government sectors. He has held roles from General Manager to Vice President of Operations and brings additional industry experience from Brinker International, Peasant Restaurant Group, and as an owner/operator.

He specializes in strategic marketing, food operations, team development, and new unit openings, with a strong record of client retention and financial performance. A recognized leader, Anthony has earned top IPSOS rankings, served as a Customer Experience Ambassador, and mentored through IMPACT and LEAD programs.

Anthony holds degrees in Hospitality and Restaurant Management from Johnson & Wales University and is AllerTrain certified. He is passionate about guest experience, mentorship, and community partnerships, and has served in leadership roles with NACUFS and multiple Sodexo resource groups.


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