Advantages and examples of rapid freezer that solve the problem of labor shortage in hotels and inns

Did you know that rapid freezer are increasingly being introduced in accommodation facilities such as hotels and inns?

Although it is not well known, the use of rapid freezer can solve the `` labor shortage'', which is the biggest problem faced by hotels, inns, and other accommodation facilities.

Considering the situation in Japan, where the population is rapidly decreasing, the extent to which companies can respond to the issue of labor shortage will have a major impact on the future survival of companies. In fact, we have received inquiries from many managers of accommodation facilities such as hotels and inns about how to utilize rapid freezer.

In addition to labor shortages, the use of rapid freezer can also have benefits such as `` reducing food purchasing costs'' and `` increasing sales.''

In this article, we will thoroughly explain how hotels and inns can solve labor shortages by using rapid freezer.

We will also introduce other benefits of introducing rapid freezer, recommended for hotels and inns, and implementation examples.

Advantages of introducing rapid freezer at accommodation facilities

First, we will introduce the benefits of installing rapid freezer at accommodation facilities such as hotels and inns.

There are four major benefits for hotels and inns:

• ① Work style reform through planned production
• ② Review and optimization of food purchasing
• ③Reducing waste loss
• ④ Increase sales

Advantage 1: Work style reform and resolving labor shortages through planned production

By using rapid freezer, you can solve the number one problem in accommodation facilities such as hotels and inns, which is ` `labor shortage.''

Advances in rapid freezing technology have made it possible to preserve food, semi-cooked foods, and cooked foods for long periods of time without sacrificing quality, which previously could not be frozen.

In particular, the latest rapid freezer hot food without cooling it down, so the flavor doesn't deteriorate.

By rapid freezing freshly baked or fried foods, such as grilled or fried foods, you can preserve the deliciousness of freshly prepared foods and easily serve them without sacrificing quality.

This makes it possible to handle planned production by preparing ingredients in bulk in advance, rapid freezing, and then thawing them as needed at the time of delivery. Reduction of early morning and late night work”, “Equalization of work during slow and busy seasons "can.

You can now do things that used to be done early in the morning or late at night at a hotel or inn in the afternoon, or prepare for Saturdays and Sundays on weekdays, making it easier to work and make the work environment more comfortable. However, it is possible to respond with a small number of people.

These work style reforms can reduce unnecessary labor costs. Additionally, there are many cases where increasing employee retention rates has the effect of reducing new recruitment costs and training costs.

In this way, by adopting a planned production method using rapid freezing, we can not only solve the labor shortage, which is a major issue for hotels and inns, but also have effects such as reducing labor costs, improving the working environment, and reducing recruitment and training costs. can be expected.

Benefit ②: Review and optimization of food purchasing

By using rapid freezer, hotels and inns can improve the procurement of ingredients, reduce purchasing costs, and improve the quality of ingredients.

Since rapid freezing allows for long-term storage without changing quality, it is possible to reduce the cost of ingredients by purchasing them in bulk when prices are low, and to provide seasonal, high-quality ingredients throughout the year. Is possible.

Some hotels and inns are using it to increase the unit price per customer by creating added value, such as improving the quality of ingredients and being able to offer specialty products even when they are not in season.

Advantage 3: Reduction of waste loss

By thawing rapid freezing food only as needed, it also helps reduce waste.

Since surplus ingredients from purchasing at hotels and inns can be used for the next service, and purchased ingredients are never used up, it is possible to operate with almost no waste.

Benefit ④: Increased sales

You can also take steps to increase sales by using rapid freezer.

Here, we will introduce the most frequently mentioned `` eliminating opportunity losses'' and `` creating products that increase the average spend per customer.''

[Eliminating opportunity loss]

By eliminating opportunity losses with rapid freezer, you can increase sales.

As I mentioned in Advantage 1, the latest rapid freezer can preserve the quality of freshly made food, making it easy to serve food quickly and without sacrificing quality.

If you choose your menu wisely, you can flexibly provide services in the room service and restaurant departments, eliminating lost opportunities and increasing sales.

[Create products that increase the customer unit price]

In some cases, sales have been increased by creating products that increase the unit price per customer, such as souvenirs that use rapid freezer.

By commercializing your company's famous dishes through rapid freezing, you can create a no-fail experience where you can take home the same product you ate for dinner as a souvenir.

Another appeal is that if you make your own products, you can start on a small scale, so you can start selling with very little risk.

So far, we have introduced four benefits for hotels, inns, and other accommodation facilities to install rapid freezer. Because of the potential for such great benefits, the number of companies that are implementing it is increasing.

So, if you are actually considering introducing one, what kind of rapid freezer should you choose?

In the next chapter, we will introduce rapid freezer recommended for accommodation facilities such as hotels and inns.

rapid freezer recommended for hotels and inns

Here we will introduce rapid freezer that are recommended for accommodation facilities such as hotels and inns.

The product we would like to introduce here is the Artlock Freezer.

The reasons why the Artlock Freezer has been chosen in particular are that 1. It can be frozen naked,​ ​and 2. It can freeze food at any temperature.

①Can be frozen naked

Artlock Freezer can freeze food without causing drying even if it is frozen naked.

Equipped with a micro-wind system, it creates fine cold air inside the refrigerator and blows soft air onto the food to prevent it from drying out. In addition, it has a special airflow that speeds up heat exchange, which prevents food cell deterioration by freezing food quickly, resulting in high-quality freezing.

Because it can be frozen naked without deteriorating its quality, it is possible not only to freeze processed ingredients but also to rapid freezing them in containers such as small bowls. By placing the food in containers and freezing it in advance, you can significantly reduce the amount of work required on the day of delivery.

② Foods at any temperature can be frozen.

Artlock Freezer can rapid freezing food at any temperature.

It is equipped with an AI-based automatic control system called Smart Freeze, which constantly adjusts to the optimal settings according to the ingredients in the refrigerator and operating conditions.

Normally, freezing high-temperature foods is not suitable because it puts a strain on the machine and increases the risk of failure. The Artlock Freezer automatically adjusts the settings to match the temperature of the food, allowing you to freeze even high-temperature food without putting any strain on the machine itself. Therefore, it is possible to freeze food at any temperature.

With this function, you can freeze not only conventional cold foods, but also hot foods such as freshly baked grilled fish, pizza, and freshly fried foods to recreate the deliciousness of freshly prepared foods.

Due to these two features, rapid freezer are often installed in accommodation facilities such as hotels and inns.

Introduction examples for hotels and inns

From here, we will introduce examples of accommodation facilities such as hotels and inns that have actually introduced the system.

City hotel

Industry: Hotel, restaurant (1F of hotel), catering

Frozen ingredients: Cooked products, prepared ingredients

【point】

• Changed to planned production system and rapid freezing 70% of products in advance
• ​Reducing restaurant preparation staff from 4 to 2
• Enables staff to raise their salary level, increasing employment retention rate
• ​Reduced labor cost ratio in restaurant department from 60% to 40%
• Improved from one day off per week to two days off per week

This is an example of how a company changed to a planned production system and was able to perform existing operations with fewer people by using rapid freezer.

The significant cost savings were passed on to employees in the form of increased salaries, which led to a significant increase in the number of applicants for job openings and improved retention rates.

rapid freezer are used in a variety of situations, including hotel food and beverage departments and catering.

Inn in a certain resort area

Industry: Inn

Frozen ingredients: fish, cooked products

【point】

• ​Reduce costs by purchasing ingredients cheaply and rapid freezing.
• Increased sales by developing rapid freezing souvenirs
• Switching some Kaiseki cuisine to planned production to reduce preparation time

This is a case study in which rapid freezer was introduced at an inn in a resort area.

The cost of purchasing ingredients varies greatly depending on the season, so by purchasing in bulk and freezing them when they are cheap, we are able to lower purchasing costs while offering dishes that are mainly made with seasonal and local ingredients.

We have also succeeded in generating sales of souvenirs and other items other than the existing inn business (providing lodging and meals).

Conclusion

What did you think?

By introducing rapid freezer at accommodation facilities such as hotels and inns, we can solve the current most serious issue of `` labor shortage.''

In addition, there are various other benefits such as `` reducing food purchasing costs'' and `` increasing sales,'' rapid freezer are said to be essential equipment in the future.

If you are interested, please feel free to contact us as we can provide specific examples of installations in hotels and inns, as well as information about rapid freezer.