The Kitchen Planning Handbook Every Hotel and Restaurant Owner Should Read Before Construction Begins
As a business owner, your focus is service, staffing and profitability. But poor kitchen design, especially when dishwashing and hygiene systems are overlooked, will drain margins, reduce guest satisfaction, and increase your audit risk.
This guide simplifies the design and equipment decisions you need to make before construction begins, while showing how early planning leads to lasting operational control. Why Planning Dishwashing Early Changes Everything
Too many kitchen owners discover the real cost of dishwashing after launch. In the form of rewashes, hygiene violations, or frustrated staff. Dish zones directly impact:
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Plate turnaround during peak service
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Guest hygiene scores
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Audit readiness for FSSAI and Thermolabel
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Utility costs, detergent bills and labour hours
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Rework when kitchen layouts have to be modified post-facto
Make Smarter, Long-Term Decisions

Understand the Dishwashing-to-Service Flow

Discover how dirty-to-clean flows affect everything from guest turnaround time to audit scores. IFBʼs models are designed with pass-through mechanisms and energy-efficient rinse cycles to reduce hold-ups and boost productivity.
Avoid Hidden Costs of Manual Washing

Avoid Hidden Costs of Manual Washing Case study: A 120-room resort in South India saved over ₹5 lakh annually by switching from manual dishwashing to an IFB hood-type model. Savings came from reduced water/energy use, fewer rewashes, and reallocated labour. IFBʼs ROI tools let you calculate your own numbers.
Choose the Right Model for Your Setup

From compact undercounter models for bar counters and boutique kitchens to conveyor systems for high-volume operations, IFB helps size the right equipment based on your menu, covers, and team skill level.
Ensure Youʼre Thermolabel Compliant
All IFB dishwashers are factory-calibrated to achieve 71°C, the standard required for Thermolabel change colour and audit verification. SOPs for tracking hygiene logs are provided at install.
Coordinate Vendors and Designers Effectively
Get tips on when to involve IFB in the layout stage so you avoid mismatch between machine size, floor space, and utilities. IFB also provides detailed CAD/CAM and utility drawings for consultant briefings and construction teams.
Get Staff Onboarded Faster Post-Install
After setup, IFB provides training, SOPs, and AMC plans so your team knows how to run the system without overusing detergent or energy.
Why More Owners Trust IFB

IFB isnʼt just a dishwasher vendor. Weʼre an operations partner:
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40% lower energy and water use (vs manual)
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10-year spare support with ₹ lower part replacement costs
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24/7 nationwide service backup
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SOP and Thermolabel compliance documents provided
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Machines for every layout. No rework required
Your kitchen design impacts every guest interaction Reach out to the IFB Team today to avoid common mistakes and build operations that last.