Velvet Fig Dining — Implementation Gantt Chart
The following Gantt chart presents the 18-month implementation roadmap for Velvet Fig Dining, from project commencement through flagship launch, operational stabilisation, and Phase 2 site preparation. The critical path includes site lease negotiation, regulatory approvals, and fit-out construction, which must be sequenced…
Section 10 · Business Plan
Implementation Gantt Chart
The following Gantt chart presents the 18-month implementation roadmap for Velvet Fig Dining, from project commencement through flagship launch, operational stabilisation, and Phase 2 site preparation. The critical path includes site lease negotiation, regulatory approvals, and fit-out construction, which must be sequenced…
The following Gantt chart presents the 18-month implementation roadmap for Velvet Fig Dining, from project commencement through flagship launch, operational stabilisation, and Phase 2 site preparation. The critical path includes site lease negotiation, regulatory approvals, and fit-out construction, which must be sequenced carefully to achieve the Month 7 grand opening target.
Figure 6: Implementation Gantt Chart — Month 1 to Month 18
10.1 Critical Path Milestones
| Milestone | Target Date | Owner | Success Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | Month 1 | Aidan Mokoena (CEO) | Signed lease agreement; permits submitted |
| M2 | Month 1–3 | Isabella van der Merwe (COO) | Liquor licence application lodged; health certificate in progress |
| M3 | Month 2–5 | COO + Project Manager | Fit-out completed on budget ±5%; equipment commissioned |
| M4 | Month 4–6 | HR Manager + Executive Chef | Full team recruited; 40h pre-opening training completed |
| M5 | Month 3–4 | Thabo Ndlovu (Chef) | Supplier contracts signed; tasting menu finalised and costed |
| M6 | Month 6 | Marketing Lead | Brand website live; 2,000+ Instagram followers; hotel partnerships x3 |
| M7 | Month 6–7 | Full Management | Soft launch executed; 80 VIP covers; 10+ media placements |
| M8 | Month 7 | Full Management | Grand opening; 70%+ occupancy in first 30 days |
| M9 | Month 8–12 | COO | Monthly P&L within 5% of budget; NPS score 75+ |
| M10 | Month 10–14 | CEO | JHB/Durban site shortlist of 3 per city; LOI signed for 1 site |
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