Elegance meets purpose at Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai. But even the best kitchens face a hidden challenge: food waste. In a fast-paced, high-volume environment, reducing waste seems close to impossible. Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai took on this challenge with Orbisk’s food waste management software, and the results were game-changing.
Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai’s Challenge: Tackling Food Waste in a High-Volume Kitchen
With professional kitchens in large hotels, reducing food waste and achieving your sustainability targets can be extremely challenging and time-consuming. And in a high-volume and efficient kitchen – time is valuable. Many hotels struggle with over-production, a lack of data, and most common of all, buffet waste. So what’s the answer? Well, automated tracking with the Orbi has been the answer for many hotels.
The key to reducing food waste? Knowing exactly what’s being wasted and why. That’s where Orbisk comes in. With AI-powered automation, the Orbi helps kitchens track waste in less than half a second – turning guesswork into data-driven action. Simply hold the food waste in front of the camera then let the Orbi do the work. Once the Orbi has enough data, our Food Waste Coaches will help you analyze it to identify patterns and improvement areas. The final step? Implement the strategies, just like Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai did.
The Game-Changer: How Orbisk’s food waste management software transformed operations
So what strategies did they implement? Well, after plugging in the Orbi, and recording their food waste for a month, they met with our Food Waste Coaches and implemented these changes:
- Dedicated Orbi task force – A dedicated part of the kitchen team oversees the Orbi daily, ensuring insights turn into action
- Food Waste Champions – Each outlet has a dedicated food waste champion responsible for monitoring and reporting their outcomes – creating accountability within the staff
- Active data sharing – Dedicated WhatsApp group for sharing food waste insights and quick communication allowing staff to spot trends and adjust operations quickly
- Smart menu planning – They design specific menus that are made especially for large events that minimize waste based on the data collected by the Orbi
- Buffet items to share – During a hotel function, the buffet menu is aligned with the restaurant’s menu
- Non-avoidable food leftovers are donated to food banks to ensure there is no waste
These strategies didn’t just reduce waste, they transformed the kitchen culture. Staff became more aware, operations became more efficient, and the numbers speak for themselves.
Impact & Results: A Sustainable and Cost-Effective Kitchen
Using data-driven insights is the best way to increase efficiency. Here’s the proof. Within 15 months of using the Orbi and with dedication from the team and a bit of help from our Food Waste Coaches, Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai was able to:
- Save €225,183
- Reduce their food waste by 30%
- Prevent 56,869 kg of CO₂ emissions
- Save 16,400 kg of food
They have proven that reducing waste isn’t just good for the planet – It’s great for business too. But they don’t stop there. As Karim Shokry, the F&B Director of Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai writes “We emphasize regular monthly meetings where we review our achievements and identify areas for improvement. This collaborative approach ensures that all team members are engaged and aligned with our goals.”
Looking Ahead: Why Every Hotel Needs Food Waste Management
Global sustainability goals and trends are becoming more common, especially for hotels. Together with our food waste software and Food Waste Coaches, those goals are much easier to reach. The financial and environmental benefits of reducing food waste are clear. Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai saved €225K and reduced food waste by 30% with Orbisk.
Your kitchen could be next. Take the first step now.
Contact our team to schedule a free consultation and demo of our Orbi device today.
