Most commercial kitchen remodels in Massachusetts involve making the kitchen larger and easier to work in. The average commercial kitchen comes in at just over 1,000 square feet. Even when you’re working with a small crew – a cook, a prep cook and a dishwasher – it doesn’t take long for things to get crowded. Add in the waitstaff and bussers, and the quarters get even tighter.
The idea that more work space is required goes against a long-held commercial kitchen design practice, which has been to minimize back of the house space in favor of front of the house – profitable – space. Sometimes this is discussed in terms of percentages – you’ll hear the figure 30% bandied about as the ideal amount of the facility’s total footprint to devote to the kitchen – while other builders use a per-patron square footage formula. Our approach is a little different. We take an individual approach, making our recommendations based on your business’ unique circumstances so you can achieve the commercial kitchen you need successfully, without spending too much money!
When the kitchen’s layout or amenities just aren’t working for you, a remodel is the perfect opportunity to rethink everything from the placement of appliances to how storage is handled. By reconfiguring the space and installing equipment and storage solutions better suited to your workflow, you can make the kitchen truly workable for everyone. A thoughtful remodel can also reduce unnecessary space between work stations, ensuring that staff can move efficiently—without getting in each other’s way—while still having all the tools and ingredients they need close at hand.
Whether you’re remodeling your commercial kitchen, working with an experienced commercial kitchen designer in Massachusetts can help you configure your layout – including work station placement – so that it’s easy for your team to comply with any new safety regulations that may emerge. Smart commercial kitchen design makes it possible for your team to do their best work safely.
Upgraded surfaces and modern appliances don’t just freshen up the look of your kitchen—they also offer more efficient cooking options, energy savings, and improved durability. All told, a professional remodel isn’t just about making things look pretty or adding square footage; it’s about creating a kitchen that truly works for your business, today and tomorrow.
