Lack of ventilation planning
While many potential restaurant owners want to create the most appealing or inviting spaces, some of the designs they use result in insufficient ventilation. Lack of proper ventilation may result in unpleasant odors, smoke, safety hazards and excess heat within your restaurant. Hence, it is vital to ensure proper ductwork and ventilation is added to your space to force all the unwanted heat away from the building.
Poor workflow layout
The floor plan of your restaurant should enhance the workflow or daily processes of your restaurant, particularly in vital spaces like the kitchen. If your kitchen design is too complicated, it means that your servers will need to cover great distances when retrieving food, which leads to time wastage. The best approach is to consult your cooks, servers and managers to discuss the best floor plan that supports their workflow to maintain high efficiency.
Holding area size
A common mistake in restaurant build outs is the use of small holding areas that can only fit a few people. A smaller holding area means that your guests will be standing near others while they are eating, which can get very uncomfortable and ruin the overall dining experience. The solution is to provide ample holding area space and to ensure it doesn’t interfere with the patrons who are already eating.
Delivery areas
The design of the delivery areas is also one of the common mistakes in restaurant build outs. Some restaurants use front door deliveries, which would likely interrupt the guests. The key here is to locate your delivery areas conveniently behind the building, usually near the kitchen. That way, you can guarantee that the deliveries will not hamper your restaurant’s workflow.
Poor lighting
The other common mistake that occurs during restaurant construction is the use of poor lighting. Lighting is a critical aspect when it comes to good restaurant design. Both natural and artificial lighting are vital to creating the best ambience in your space.
The points featured above should help you to avoid making the same mistakes when building your restaurant.
References: Touchbistro, Posist, Restaurant Engine
