- What are some of the latest trends in the F&B domain?
Few trends which are getting more popular these days in F&B are Plastic free industry- to protect the environment, Plant based food- To promote healthy dining, Zero waste food- To save the resources for the future generation, Food Delivery- During & Post Covid the demand for food delivery has taken a front seat in food industry.
- What untapped opportunities can hotels explore by utilising their existing F&B infrastructure?
Farm to Plate Concept:- Few hotels have already taken initiative to cultivate the crops in the hotels premises and pluck the crops in front of the guest and make it as per guest preferences. I think that kind of experience during this time of era is an overwhelming experience for the guest, as people are busy with their our schedule and won’t get time to experience the farm experience.
- How is the hotel handling food wastage?
Most of the hotels are already started “No Bin” concept where hotel educate their own employees first to control the waste by taking food as per need. Secondly, hotels also educate their guests about controlling food wastage by different mediums like no waste poster, save for future poster etc.
- Should hotels consider leasing kitchens for cloud kitchen requirements during non-peak hours? What about hotels leasing their F&B spaces to standalone marquee restaurant brands on a revenue-share model?
Trends of delivery and takeaway has increased from COVID times due to fast-paced lifestyle and change in consumer behavior Cloud kitchen demand further rise in India
Considering the fact that the guests are much more travelled and knowledgeable it is relatively important that we provide 360-degree experience to our guests. For that we should outsource part of our F&B operations with the renowned multi-national or local restaurant operator on a revenue -share model.
- How are training and development being taken up by the hotel for its F&B division?
Trainings have become more for an interactive learning instead of being a classroom training. Role play, practical presentation, wine training for sommelier, Coffee training from professional Barista are few trends of F&B training these days.
