emily laruffa

Our Founder

After devoting two decades to operational positions in New York City, where she demonstrated excellence as Director of Operations and General Manager, Emily recognized a burgeoning industry need. Many businesses sought expert advice on optimizing their restaurant's prime costs to attain their desired outcomes and enhance profitability.

Throughout her tenure in operations, Emily observed management and proprietors grappling with the intricate balance of extensive hours spent in the restaurant, team supervision, and staff oversight. This challenge underscored the critical need for allocating time to scrutinize restaurant data and effecting essential adjustments ranging from daily operations essential

adjustments ranging from daily operations to strategic management. Motivated by this insight, Emily founded Oracle Hospitality Consultants with a key objective in mind: to aid restaurants and bars in optimizing their profitability, surpassing mere sustainability to achieve exceptional success.

Emily's professional journey is distinguished by a consistent pursuit of innovation and a commitment to excellence. She has played a pivotal role in the successful launch of various prominent establishments in New York City, such as the Baccarat Hotel, The Polynesian (Major Food Group), and most recently, Manhatta with Danny Meyer (Union Square Hospitality Group). Throughout her career, Emily has garnered significant acclaim, receiving accolades from reputable sources like Forbes and Conde Nast. Her collaborations with exceptional teams and companies have led to nominations and victories at esteemed industry events, including the World's 50 Best, James Beard Awards, Michelin Star, NYT Review, Wine Spectator, and Tales of the Cocktail.