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Why Regular Equipment Maintenance is Critical for Saudi Restaurants and How to go About It

The Restaurant Times

Procuring the right restaurant equipment serves as the backbone of a restaurant’s success. However, regular maintenance of restaurant equipment is mandatorily recommended to avoid last-minute emergencies. Why Is There A Need for Proper Restaurant Equipment Care And Maintenance. Cost-Effective. Increases The Equipment Life.

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How Dark Kitchen Businesses Can Recoup Their Start-Up Costs and Reach Break-Even Faster

The Restaurant Times

Rather than procuring raw materials on credit from your suppliers, check if they are willing to offer a discount if you make an immediate payment. Also, create a clear staff policy about scheduling shifts to reduce the potential for overtime. Reduce maintenance costs. This is an extra expense that can be easily avoided.

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Setting Up Your Cloud Kitchen? These Are The Operational Processes To Follow

The Restaurant Times

Compared to a traditional restaurant, setting up a cloud kitchen requires low capital expenditure, has fewer maintenance costs and needs a smaller yet well-designed space and infrastructure to start off the business with. Inventory Procurement. Procuring and storing raw materials is often a problem. Kitchen Management .

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10 Things UAE Restaurants Must Consider When Buying Restaurant Equipment

The Restaurant Times

Maintenance. Proper restaurant equipment maintenance ensures longevity and improves efficiency. After purchasing the equipment, create a cleaning and maintenance schedule. One of the major dilemmas many restaurant owners face while procuring restaurant equipment is whether to purchase new equipment or go for second-hand.

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Hotel management jobs as the path to exciting careers

Les Roches

General manager hotel : liaising with other staff members and overseeing a hotel’s general day-to-day activities are just some of the tasks you’ll complete as a general hotel manager Boutique hotel manager: like a general hotel manager, boutique hotel managers oversee the day-to-day operations of smaller-scale hotels Director of business operations: (..)

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4 Proven Strategies Operators in Saudi Arabia Must Know To Grow Their Restaurant Profit Margin

The Restaurant Times

This includes the cost of ingredients, rent, equipment, depreciation, interest and taxes, repairs, wages, utilities, and maintenance. You can either keep track of your most ordered food items and ask for discounts or procure raw materials directly from farmers or producers to avoid having to give middlemen and wholesalers’ their cut.

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Prime Costs: Understanding and Application for Restaurants

Synergy Suite

Managing labor costs requires optimizing staff schedules, ensuring efficient staffing levels during peak hours, and monitoring employee productivity. For instance, sudden spikes in food or labor costs can signal problems like overordering or inefficiencies in staff scheduling.