F&B Outlet
Conceptualization
and Planning
By Lora Alexandrova
Lecture Content
• Components of Aesthetization of Tourism Outlets
• Conceptualization
• Interior – Main Components
• Exercise
Main Components
• Exterior
• Interior
• Staff Appearance
• Menu Design
• Product Design
Concept Document
It normally includes:
• History of the Brand (if there is any)
• Vision
• Mission
• Market positioning of the brand
• Product design and presentation
• Exterior design
• Interior Design
• Outlet Specification
• Uniform design
• Capacity, Opening Hours, etc.
Examples
• Breeze Beach Bar and Grill – Dubai, UAE
• Couqley Bistro – Beirut, Lebanon
Interior
• Functionality
• Esthetics/Attractiveness
• Symbolism
Main Interior Components of
an F&B Outlet
• Entrance
• Reception Desk
• Cloakroom
• Washrooms (WC)
• Bar (Service Bar)
• Commercial Area – Restaurant (Table) Setting
• Kitchen
• Back/Service Area
• Wait Stations
• Storage and Delivery Entrance
• Service Entrance and Staff Room
Restaurant Entrance
Open Entrance
Classic Bistro/Trattoria
Modern and Simple
Secret
Reception Desk
Single Station
Multi-Station
Round
Cloakroom (Coatroom)
Self-service
Separate Room
Hidden Wardrobe
Washrooms
Signage
Cubicles
Elegant
Rustic
Provocative
Bar (Service Bar)
Square Bar
Round Bar
U- shape Bar
L-shape Bar
Service Bar or Back Bar
• A bar that serves solely the commercial area and services the
team of waiters
• Does not serve customers directly
• It can be positioned in a separate space or it can be part of the
main bar
• Often, in order to save space, a service station is designated to
servicing the restaurant only
Commercial Area
Things to take in
consideration
• Overall Capacity
• Average table size
• Sitting options
• Flow of service
• Private dining
• Interior Design Focal Point(s)
• Separation
• Guests preferences
Service Flow
Create Atmosphere
Service sections
Kitchen
Closed Kitchen
Open Plan Kitchen
Open Plan Kitchen
(as the main focus)
Back/Service Area
Wait Stations
Should not prevent
service flow
Large enough to fit all that might
be needed for a single service
Functionality is a top
priority
Should not take you away
from the commercial area
Storage and Delivery
Entrance
Small Portable Food
Storage
Walk-in Fridge
Dry (Food) Store
Can you see what is
wrong?
Built-in Bar Storage
Wine display
Wine Storage/Cellar
Service Entrance and Staff
Room
Well-equipped staff
rooms
Changing Room
Service Flow
• When designing a space you should always take in
consideration the flow of service
• This varies on the type of establishment, but normally goes as
follows:
o Welcome – Check In
o Drinks – Bar or Lounge Area
o Restaurant
o Back to bar
o Check-out and farewell
Restaurant Plan –
Example 1
Restaurant Plan –
Example 2
Restaurant Plan –
Example 3
Restaurant Plan –
Example 4
Restaurant Plan –
Example 5
Design Your Own
• Use a simple shape of space
• Think of what you will position where
• Think about the type of establishment you want to create
• Gather some base colours and textures that you would like to
incorporate
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