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Tebay South Kitchen Stations

Learnings


 
Introducing the stations model into Tebay south, has shown us:
 
  • Throughput is increased by dispersing customers to multiple service points and increased number of tills.
 
  • Improved speed of service through better designed service counters, faster coffee machines and a quicker-served food range .
 
  • Flexible opening hours of individual stations support with peaks and troughs, as well as managing overhead costs.
 
  • Food quality can be improved through better menus, supported with better training, team structure, cooking and display equipment.
 
  • Actively Demonstrating our craft as makers and chefs through open kitchens and fresh preparation of food front-of-house – we’ve got nothing to hide!
 
  • Don’t underestimate the ‘kitchen station’.
 
  • The dishwash/clearing of tables process needs careful consideration – size/space, location, storage.
 
  • There is many benefits to having ‘independently operated stations’ rather than central production areas for short shelf-life products such as sandwiches/salads.
 
  • Training is Key!