Every week we comb through the news to find employment trends affecting the hospitality industry so you donโt have to. This weekโs topic: tips to maintain restaurant cleanliness.
According to a recent survey by Restaurant Dive, โ75% of consumers will skip a restaurant with negative reviews about its cleanliness.โ Not only that, but 1 in every 4 customers believe restaurants could improve on how clean their location is. These statistics show that even though the dining and hospitality industries make billions of dollars per year, thereโs still room for improvement to keep guests coming back for more.
Thankfully, improving on restaurant cleanliness is something the entire team can get involved in, from front-of-house to back-of-house. And while it can involve hard work and a little elbow grease, the results can lead to higher guest satisfaction and safety. Here are some simple, yet effective tips to maintain restaurant cleanliness:
4 Quick Tips to Maintain Restaurant Cleanliness
- Encourage the 5 foot rule. This โruleโ states that an employee must pick up any piece of trash no matter how small if itโs within 5 feet of them. This will help prevent garbage from piling up if there isnโt a team member who is regularly sweeping.
- Change gloves frequently. Wearing clean gloves reduces the chance of smudging glasses or plates before theyโre served to guests.
- Take the time. If you work in a family friendly restaurant, chances are youโve experienced a messy toddler. Before reseating with new guests, take the time to clean under the table to get any debris left behind by the messy eater.
- Schedule deep cleans. While it might not be everyoneโs favorite task, a deep clean of the dining area, kitchen, or bar is a great way to clean spots that may not always get attention during a regular cleaning.
One of the most important aspects of a restaurant is that itโs a clean environment for employees and guests. While cleaning is a part of everyday duties, there are ways to go above and beyond to maintain restaurant cleanliness and ensure itโs pristine and safe for guests to keep them coming back for more.
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