Objectives of a Good Layout:-
The planning of spaces for serving food should be aimed at achieving:-
- Preserving food quality
- Avoiding queuing problem: A good layout helps to plan in accordance to provide a good service to the customers by avoiding queuing system in the f&b outlets.
- Smooth flow work: while panning a layout of any f&b outlet, the first point ti be kept in mind is to encounter a smooth work flow. The galley between tables and the aisle space plays a vital role for the smooth work flow.
- Prompt & efficient service: The good layout helps to provide prompt and efficient services to the customers.
- Effective utilization of space: A good layout assists in planning for effective utilization of space. The table setups, side boards are placed according to the layout that reduces the wastage of space.
- Minimum Investment: A good layout reduces the cost and helps in the investment.
- Profit maximization: Once the layout is done, no extra cost is incurred and a profit is gained by utilizing the space in various table setups according to the event.
- Less staff movement: The staff movement should be as minimum as possible and that is planned by a good layout.
- Ease of supervision: Now a days, The transparent glass in the restaurants that is used to keep an eye on the staff activities during and after the operation.
- Chance of future renovations: The planning of a good layout reduce the chances of future renovations. If desired, few amendments can be done through renovations.
- Aesthetic appeal
- Efficient flow of Operation
- Safe working areas
- Low maintenance cost
- Follow governing laws (State + Central)
- Maintaining standards of Environmental Hygiene