A clean, well-groomed appearance says a lot about your organization and yourself. Think back to when you’ve dined out at a restaurant and how you’ve been greeted; by well-groomed staff members versus by those who appear untidy or unintentionally mismatched. Now think about how both settings made you feel. Which did you prefer?
As a restaurant manager, you would know more than the average person that first impressions can impact the whole customer experience. In fact, guests will begin to form an opinion of your restaurant before they’ve even taken a glance through your windows. Reviews left on the internet, social media platforms, or exchanged by word-of-mouth can create an image of your restaurant in people’s minds without them ever having visited you before, so it’s imperative that you set and enforce high standards in the functioning of your restaurant to leave a positive impact on diners.
Customer experience and the mood of your restaurant are malleable aspects of establishing a thriving business, and are influenced by the standards that you enforce. You’re bound to find that by fine-tuning them, such as making sure that employees look the part and take pride in how they present themselves, your guests will appear happier, more inclined to return, and likelier to spread a good word. These opinions can be decided simply by upholding safety and dress standards; pressed and stain-free uniforms, unsoiled and polished shoes, neat hair, and an awareness of personal hygiene. From the cooks in the back-of-house to the front-of-house floor staff, consistency in a first-rate uniform across all areas of your restaurant has the power to elevate the atmosphere by an abundance. Further, this will set the tone of professionalism as soon as guests walk through your doors, immediately building a sense of reliability.
Many employees and managers are convinced that they need to purchase new uniforms for their staff to wear during their service. However, renting uniforms can help you alleviate many additional stressors that may come into play. But what are the exact reasons to rent uniforms over purchasing them? We’ve compiled a list of key contributing factors below to put all of your queries at bay - read on for the full scoop!
Quality
At Cleantex, we take pride in delivering high-quality uniforms. We use fabrics that have been tested and verified to withstand heavy-duty usage in a kitchen or hospitality environment. Our durable products are built to last, keeping your employees looking professional and well-groomed all day long.
Choosing to buy from us ensures that you will get the best value for your investment. As the customer, you can first try the product on before deciding on a style and size that's right for you. This way, only the best clothes will be chosen. You can put your trust in our rental service, knowing that the material will be consistent and reliable every time from continuous liaison with our team of professionals.
We are at hand to assist you in the questions you may have or in any other aspect that could be an issue.
Cost
Purchasing uniforms upfront will impact your expenditure more so than renting, not to mention the additional expenses of keeping them in pristine condition. It also ties you down to that particular design, whereas you can make continuous changes to your uniforms by selecting a rental option.
We're here to help you save time and money by outsourcing your laundry services. Your clothes are collected, picked up, laundered, and delivered to you, with your choice of frequency for one low price. No more trips to the laundromat or hectic schedules coordinating different services.
Cutting Down on Time
Time is of the essence when running a restaurant, so the last thing that you should have to worry about is the additional hours spent on fitting, laundering and maintaining uniforms. We provide you with functional, fashionable and affordable uniforms that cast a positive impression on your business among staff, patrons and visiting customers.
We provide all the essentials your business might need to look professional while remaining at the top of its game. Just select the options you need from our easy online renting process, and we'll do the rest. Cleantex will save you time, money, and effort. After all - why be a slave to laundry? When you rent with us, everything is handled for you, allowing you to spend your time focusing on the areas that you need to, without taking on a whole other workload that can be hand-balled to the experts - that’s us!
Employee Organisation
Oftentimes, situations can arise that are simply out of your control and put a strain on the day-to-day functioning of your business. Take employee organisation, for instance; how many times has one of your staff members forgotten to bring part of their uniform to work? Sure, you could just pay a visit to your local dry cleaner every time your employees forget their uniforms, but what if there’s just not enough time in the day for that? What if you could focus on the bigger picture and let us worry about your company uniforms?
With our uniform rental program, we’re doing just that. At the end of the day, why wouldn’t you choose a rental program for the sheer fact of having freshly laundered uniforms upon arrival? It’s one less thing to worry about both for yourself and for your staff members.
Safety and Hygiene
Many people don‘t tend to think about the safety of their workwear, but it‘s a significant consideration for any industry with regular exposure to dangerous or hard materials.
For example, people in kitchens are well aware that spills have the ability to ruin their clothes and shoes (particularly when in open-toed footwear), but without an apron, they‘re often at risk of burns or scrapes on the arms. Similarly, chefs are advised to wear protective gloves and sleeves to help stave off cuts and burns which could affect them when using sharp knives. With these considerations in mind, there are some fantastic ways you can keep safe when out on the floor or behind the kitchen.
Dressing in high-quality, professional workwear not only makes it easy to tell guests apart from staff members, but can attribute to keeping everyone safe at your venue. From protecting yourself and looking professional with double-breasted jackets and aprons, to wearing industrial shoes and gloves for extra protection, having access to a range of uniform recommendations can optimise the safety of your workplace.
In addition to being a necessary tool for the food service industry, restaurant uniforms are also an important part of your image. Your workers wear them every day and feature them in photos, menus, and advertisements. But if they aren’t being regularly cleaned and tended to, germs and bacteria can build up on your uniforms and lead to cross-contamination and an unhygienic look. This can put your guests at serious risk, with the contaminated clothing having the potential to spread bacteria to your guest’s meals and interior surfaces, and aesthetically will be unappealing.
Our Workwear Solutions
Here at Cleantex, we understand that one uniform rental program doesn’t fit all businesses, which is why we’ve made sure to offer the most flexible corporate uniform services on the Perth market. Whether you’re a large, multi-chain location or a sole proprietor restaurant, we’ve got the expertise to help you stay on top of your changing needs.
We’re passionate about the hospitality industry and understand what it takes to keep your business running smoothly. At Cleantex, we have a range of restaurant attire, linen and storage solutions that are designed for your specific work requirements, and will make everyday life in your kitchen and front-of-house much easier.
From the initial uniform selection and tailoring to garment customisation, delivery, cost-effective maintenance, and laundering, you won’t need to look any further than appointing the help of our services from trained professionals. Head to our Uniform Service Programs page for a further breakdown or to get in touch with us.
Branded Chef Uniforms, Butchers’ Coats, and Aprons
Our workwear services include a wide range of products that allow you to express your brand. From full chef and waiter uniforms to name tags and badges for staff, we’re certain that we can cater to any needs you may have. We supply affordable, high-quality uniform products to businesses across Perth, and our line of chef kitchen uniforms and waiter linen suits are the perfect attire for your staff to represent your brand with comfort and style.
We’ve partnered with Chef Craft to create these versatile uniform garments with high-quality durability, and have put a focus on constructing them to withstand all factors that may arise within a kitchen and restaurant environment. The fabric blends are designed to be cared for easily and possess stain-resistant properties to secure long-term wearability.
Our butchers’ coats and aprons are fundamental additions to any food and beverage business, to increase the level of protection that you have for yourself and for those around you. Look no further than our range of coats and apron options to certify that you get sufficient coverage from damaging and potentially harmful substances.
Miscellaneous Linen and Floor Mats
The ambience of your restaurant space wouldn’t be the same without sophisticated linen and cohesive interior decor. Set the scene with neatly-laid table linen, choosing from a range of table cloths, overlays, and napkins to transform the feel of your space and tie everything together, whether you’re aiming for rustic, casual, elegant, or a style somewhere in-between.
Kitchen linen is another service that we provide, with tea towels, glass cloths, and grill rags amongst those that we deliver and launder for you to ensure that you’re able to keep on top of workplace cleanliness and hygiene. Any size, material, or colour that you’re looking for - we’ll accommodate to. Like our uniforms, we personalise the volume of linen and the pickup and delivery times to your personal schedule, ensuring that your business is always supplied with beautifully crisp, fresh linen no matter what.
Our floor care solution is second to none, with a full range of services available, namely floor protection, dust and dirt control, and anti-fatigue solutions. Floors in the hospitality industry can take a beating with all the foot traffic that takes place day in and day out - moisture, mud, and debris from soiled shoes can leave your floors in disarray. This is why keeping your floors clean is a major factor in creating a positive impact on your business. We provide first-rate, technologically advanced floor mats that will save your business on cleaning costs, replacement of expensive flooring, and help you to keep your staff and guests safe. Select our corporate logo mats to enforce brand awareness, message mats, or heavy-duty mats to reduce fatigue and heighten overall safety.
Lockers
Our versatile locker rental program promotes a healthy, hygienic, and professional environment at work. With our 1, 6, or 9-unit compartment lockers solutions, each employee can rest assured that they’ll have clean workwear around the clock, with the ability to leave their garments safe and secure at their work premises to be picked up for cleaning. Our Cleantex locker range is available to purchase outright or can be supplied for use as part of the Managed Locker Service, in conjunction with the Full Service Rental or Clean and Maintain services.
We‘ve simplified the rental experience. Our team of experts will walk you through everything you need to know, and we’ll handle all the details so that you can reap the rewards! Contact us on 9336 6944 to speak to one of our team members in person.
