The hospitality industry is all about guest satisfaction. Hotels and people working in the industry are there to satisfy the needs of their guests. And that cannot happen if the emphasis isn’t placed on aesthetic appeal, service quality and professionalism of every single employee. Of course, that high level of service requires a lot of work and thorough organization. For that to happen, every hotel needs a well-planned ‘backstage’. And that backstage comes in the form of a storage system that provides a safe and efficient environment for workers. Let’s see how the hotel storage can be optimised for a better working environment which ultimately leads to better results.
Look into modern storage solutions
Every hotel manager that wants an efficient storage system has to carry out a project of optimization and reorganization. A well-thought-out, new and improved hotel storage capacity paves a way to long-term business success. A storage system has to create a safe and efficient working environment. And that won’t happen without a well-tailored project. Below you’ll find some of the modern storage solutions that could help you get an idea of what your project will look like.
Movable storage
Many professionals claim that hotel storage issues can be fixed with movable shelving solutions. Allegedly, it is one of the best, if not the best, way to optimize hotel storage. If a hotel manager decides to install movable shelves (storage), the items and supplies will be easily accessible, employees will spend less time looking for necessary items and hence also spend less time completing tasks. In turn, that provides the staff with more time which can be devoted to the guests. But, the best aspect of these contemporary storage solutions lies in the fact that there’s 50% more storage in the same footprint which means more available supplies for the guests. And introducing movable shelves surely is one of the contemporary solutions.
Back-of-house storage solution
There is another interesting option when it comes to storage optimization and it goes by the name of ‘Mobilized Storage System’. This system can be used in a variety of back-of-house storage applications simply by mounting existing pallet racking or shelving onto mobile carriages that move along rails. Simply put, the high density of mobile shelving provides more storage space. You get to store more things in less space. Of course, it all depends on what your hotel looks like and whether this solution can even be fitted but it’s a good option worth exploring and considering.
Installation
If you go for a mobile storage system, there are some things that you have to know. Even though the biggest advantage is the fact that your existing shelving and racking can be mounted on the new system, before anything can be installed, you have to consult professional designers in order to get the assessment of the storage space. They need a good insight into both the space and the items that will be stored there. You never know if they’ll have to design the system around floor cables or something like that. Never rush, seek advice from professionals before you start doing anything storage-wise.
Smart solution – smart benefits
Obviously, with the optimised storage comes a benefit of efficient space usage. The business grows and expands, so you need more storage to follow the expansion. And this is where mobile storage comes in handy since it allows more supplies to be stored in the same space and still you can rest assured that your staff will never be in harm’s way. Turnaround time is also cut in half and with a bit of careful organization of items, everything will be easily accessible 24/7. Last but not least, should the need arise, the whole mobile storage and racking system can be transferred easily. Who knows, maybe your hotel will need that space for other purposes.