About

Origen Restaurant Consulting is a compliance advisory firm for health and safety dedicated to supporting businesses build consistency and confidence into their operations. With more than 15 years of experience across the restaurant industry - from kitchen roles to Director of Operations, including owning and managing two New York City cafés our approach is grounded in firsthand operational understanding and real-world execution.

We specialize in food safety and compliance, giving you the tools and guidance to pass health inspections, train your team, and protect your brand. No tricks, no gimmicks just proven systems and honest support that help you earn your “A” and keep it!

We believe in the results of a solid foundation. Together we lay the groundwork for your vision. As your ideas take root and flourish, we grow with you. Origen Consulting is designed to evolve with your needs from food safety and compliance to culture building, cost control, menu development, and team performance. It’s a one stop shop for achieving excellence in restaurant operations. At Origen Consulting, we go back to where it all started to build stronger, safer, and more resilient restaurants empowering leaders to create teams and operations that last.

Founder & Principal Consultant – Jennypher Ureña

Jennypher Ureña is the Founder of Origen Restaurant Consulting, bringing over 20 years of hands-on restaurant and hospitality leadership to operators across New York City. Raised in her family’s Brooklyn restaurant and shaped by experience from the kitchen to executive leadership, Jennypher understands the realities of restaurant operations at every level. Her career spans multi-unit, high-volume brands, multi-million-dollar P&L management, and successfully owning and operating two cafés during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Origen Restaurant Consulting was created to eliminate the stress surrounding food safety and Department of Health inspections. Jennypher developed a proactive, streamlined approach that prepares restaurants not just to pass inspections, but to operate with confidence. As a bilingual leader fluent in English and Spanish, Jennypher is known for building trust across diverse teams, strengthening communication, and implementing systems that last beyond the inspection. Her mission is to help restaurants move beyond compliance and build safe, efficient, and resilient operations they are proud of.