How Restaurant Equipment Affects Operations

Proper restaurant equipment is just one of the many components of a successful restaurant operation. Good equipment will cut down your energy bill and check times, making your restaurant more efficient, productive and profitable. Selecting the right restaurant equipment can be a daunting task, but you can ensure that you’ll choose the right equipment if you start with your menu, plan ahead and make smart investments.

Equipment needs

Standard restaurant equipment includes refrigerators and preparation and cooking equipment.

Refrigerators will prevent bacterial growth and maximize the shelf life of perishable foods. Preparation equipment, such as food processors, will accelerate cook times and save a great deal of labor.

Your costliest kitchen expense will be cooking equipment. This usually includes ranges (open burners), deep fryers, broilers, ovens and salamanders (top heat).

The best way to ensure that you get the proper equipment for your restaurant is to consult the person who will be using it – your chef. They will be familiar with your menu and know what kind of equipment is necessary to meet its needs.

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