Gardena Grödnerhof Gourmet Hotel & Spa
The Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel and Spa in St. Ulrich combines alpine architecture, a first-rate hotel and some of the best cuisine in the South Tyrol. Behind the scenes, efficient processes are ensured by modern warewashing equipment from HOBART.
Over a period of more than 100 years, the Gardena Grödnerhof in St. Ulrich in Gröden has grown from a small guesthouse to a five-start Relais & Châteaux hotel. Its culinary heart lies in the Anna Stuben gourmet restaurant, home to some of the most prestigious fine dining in the South Tyrol. It has held one Michelin star since 2013. Gault&Millau has awarded it four toques and 17 points. Other awards from renowned guides have also been bestowed on it. The cuisine is light, highly aromatic and focussed. It isn't served with razzmatazz yet displays impressive skill and self-confidence. For almost 15 years, Head Chef Reimund Brunner, who is synonymous with contemporary alpine cuisine, has been responsible for the approach taken. He works with ingredients from the South Tyrol, but is open to international influences when it comes to flavours.
Process reliability in the kitchen
It is no coincidence that everything runs smoothly and with precision in the Anna Stuben gourmet restaurant. A professional team and reliable warewashing equipment underpin the refined dishes. "We decided to partner with HOBART for our warewashing equipment because the products deliver great results and palpably simplify our processes", explains Brunner. Process reliability is equally important to the kitchen and service teams as only this will allow them to concentrate fully on their main focus: the dishes and guests.
One of the key benefits of HOBART's undercounter dishwasher is the CUTLERY PREMIUM function. This feature means there is no need for tedious polishing. The cutlery leaves the machine sparkling clean, thereby saving valuable time. The machine is also characterised by minimal consumption – an ecological benefit that fits with the hotel's sustainable strategy.
Your benefits
- Lower labour costs by eliminating the time-consuming manual polishing process
- You save space as you only need one machine for both, washing and polishing
- You can rely on high levels of hygiene, as manual polishing with tea towels is no longer necessary
- At busy times, the cutlery can be put straight back in place and your staff can focus on the guests
- Automatic cutlery programme selection ensures easy handling
- Great wash results by avoiding water shielding
Dependable during busy periods
According to Brunner, the AUP hood-type dishwasher is a godsend, especially during busy periods. "It runs cleanly, quietly and at speed – plates and glasses are ready for use again in a flash." The kitchen also has a rack-type dishwasher for larger volumes that effortlessly smooths out peak times. All kitchen equipment is integrated into the Creatus system, which uses the Cloud and apps to network around 144 pieces of the hotel's equipment – including HOBART's warewashing. The Head Chef therefore has a clear overview at all times and can respond at speed as and when required. At the same time, the system optimises the use of energy: equipment only runs when it is really needed and is automatically switched on and off. This takes the strain off the team and streamlines processes.
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