GRG Grab and Go Brand Standards — Grind Food

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GRG Grab and Go Grind Brand Standards 2022.

Exterior.

Outdoor Facing Neons.

  • Neons should be lit always, even when closed.

  • Whether in boxes or mounted to acrylic, neons should be in full working order.

  • If in boxes, the box should be in good condition and free from dust.

  • Any breaks or faults should be reported to Operations immediately.

A-boards.

  • Clean and positioned facing directly towards on coming pedestrians.

  • Each side of the A-board should be different, do not display the same text on each side unless requested by the operations teams. Please ensure the sides displayed are relevant to the service period.

  • Menu boards should be clean of any dirt & stains and should be replaced when signs of wear and tear are visible

Paintwork. 

  • All paintwork should be free from significant chips or scratches - and should always be clean and without dust.

Exterior Walkways. 

  • Exterior areas, including street pavement immediately outside the location, should be swept and free from leaves, cigarette butts, salt and other waste.

 Doors. 

  • Doors should be in working condition.

  • Door windows should be free from stickers or vinyls apart from those approved by Operations.

  • Stickers and decals not approved include; credit or debit card issuers, review sites or delivery partners.

  • Weather permitting, both external doors and lobby door should be pinned open by either a wall hook or a discreet black door stop - not propped open with objects, weights or plants.

  • Doormats should be in good condition, securely attached with no loose edges or stains and cleaned.

Windows. 

  • Windows should be clean inside and out. Outside window cleaning can be organised with your building management, or with your cleaning contractor.

  • Window vinyls should be in good condition, with no letters missing, in a location agreed with Operations.

Staff Smoking Areas.

  • Staff smoking areas should be out of line-of-sight from any of the entrances.

  • Cigarette butts should be disposed of appropriately and not dumped on the street.

  • While smoking, uniform should not be worn.

  • All staff must wash their hands before returning to work.

Interior.

  Personal Possessions.

  • No personal possessions should be visible in front-of-house or back-of-house; on front or back bars, reception desks, waiter stations, or any surfaces outside of staff-only rooms.

  • This includes but is not limited to; phones and phone chargers, items of clothing, jewellery, make-up.

Lighting.

  • Lighting should always be set to the correct level set by Operations.

  • Light fittings should be clean and free from dust.

  • All bulbs should be working, using the correct warm white bulbs.

  • All glass globes should be in good condition, properly attached to fittings and free from dust.

Internal Neons. 

  • Neons should be lit always, even when closed.

  • Whether in boxes or mounted to acrylic, neons should be in full working order. If in boxes, the box should be in good condition and free from dust.

  • Any breaks or faults should be reported to Operations immediately.

 Retail Display (Shelving)

  • Items should not be stacked vertically or in pyramids.

  • Items should always be fully stocked - six items per shelf, evenly spaced, with no items touching.

  • All shelves should hold the same number of items.

  • Labels should be facing towards the guest, and free from dust.

  • Items should be grouped depending on category; eg compostable coffee pods, tins of whole bean coffee, etc.

Retail Display (Counter)

  • On the bar corner behind the waiters station we should have the following items on display, “A Modern Guide to City Living” standing on 4 books, 2 full coffee tins and a keep cup outside of its box.

  • There should be a self standing acrylic label for the book and for the keep cup.

  • There must be a pod sample available Items must be displayed as per the image below.

  • Items should all be kept clean and clear from any dirt, dust or residue

 Window Sills.

  • Window sills should be dust-free and without stains.

  • Window sills should not be used for the storage or drinks.

  • No trays are to be left on window sills.

  • Window sills must be kept clean and clear at all times

ISugar Pots. 

  • These must be the hexagonal glass jar only

  • There should be ten white and ten brown sugar sticks only in the hexagonal jar.

  • These should be emptied, cleaned, dried and refilled at the end of each service

Foot Rail. 

  • Foot rails around the bar are to be cleaned and polished by the contract cleaner.

Steps.

  • Steps should be swept, free from any rubbish or salt from the street sweepers

  • Steps should always be free from obstructions and should be swept and mopped daily.

  Back Bar. 

  • The back bar should be kept clear of all items other than clean, polished glassware and Grind branded water bottles for still and sparkling water

  • No blue roll, cleaning chemicals, bin bags or clothes should be visible

  • No staff drinks, aprons or deliveries should be visible from the customers view point

Coffee Machine.

  • On the top of the coffee machine should only be red cups and glasses with their handles facing away from the guests. They should be stacked with the lip faced up.

  • Nothing else should be on top of the coffee machine.

  • Make sure there are no handwritten signs or stickers visible.

  • Next to the coffee machine, there should be a stack of each size of red saucers.

Takeaway Station.

  • At the takeaway station, there should be;

  • Take away lids

  • Straws

  • Stirrers

  • White and brown sugar sticks

  • Sweeteners

  • Napkins

Uniforms.

  • Only clean GRIND branded tops should be worn

  • All staff behind the counter must be in clean full aprons excluding managers

  • All Floor Staff must be in clean half aprons

  • All staff must have dark trousers and appropriate clean footwear

  • All BOH must have appropriate footwear and clothing

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