regulations in Morocco presented significant challenges, but thanks to some good old- fashioned teamwork, the original deadline for the project was met. “We can proudly say that the coordination
between our team, the factory, the manufacturers, the general contractor, the interior design and local partner on site was carried out in the best possible way,” says Mongiardo. Alicontract provided a full-service turnkey
approach, says Mongiardo, “from MEP drawings, to our constant presence on site to monitor the work in progress, to supporting the purchase department so that all orders were placed with suppliers.” Equipment was shipped by sea from
Alicontract’s Milan warehouse, with a year’s warranty granted for any breakdowns or damaged parts. “After-sales service is incredibly fast, thanks to the contribution of our local [Moroccan] market partner,” Mongiardo explains. “Tat allows us to support the operation in the best possible way and to reduce the wait times.” It’s this devil-in-the-detail approach, from start
to finish, front- to back-of-house, that’s made Park Hyatt Marrakech such a successful project. “Front-of-house we have something beautiful,
but in the back-of-house, the kitchen consultant wanted to have something better than the competition,” says Mongiardo. Tis means having a “clear and distant separation between the clean and the dirty path” and equipment that goes the extra mile. “Having multifunctional stations helps
streamline operations and reduce movement within the kitchen, which is key for efficiency,” says Rhachi.
Quality makes the difference Mongiardo recalls the reaction Rhachi and his team had when they saw the quality of equipment they would be working with. “I met Issam [and the team] for the first time in the bakery. Tey saw everything [static oven, rotary oven, blast chiller, retarder proofer, fixed bowl spiral mixer, and chiller] was Bongard and just said ‘Wow!’ – because a Bongard is like a Ferrari. So they are very happy with that.” It’s a similar story for everything from
refrigeration to the staff canteen areas. “We use Friulinox for refrigerators – all equipped with drawers, locks and wheels for easy cleaning,” Mongiardo explains. “We use Comenda for pot wash and hood-type dishwashers – and all the hood dishwashers have heat recovery. Tere’s Baron for staff canteen areas, and Lainox combi ovens.” It’s these combi ovens that have been game-
changers for Rhachi and his team. “Tey offer versatility, save space, and significantly reduce cooking times without compromising quality,” he says. Elsewhere, there are Carpigiani ice cream machines and Scotsman ice makers. Even the laundry is high-quality, with dryers and washing machines from Grandimpianti I.L.E. For Mongiardo and Alicontract, Park Hyatt
Marrakech is clearly a source of immense pride. “We have completed one of the most prestigious five-star hotels in Marrakech, that will soon attract people from all over the world,” says Mongiardo. With the draw of Morocco’s upcoming football
tournaments, that future is coming fast. And, just like in the beautiful game, it’s the finishing that makes the difference. “Te equipment works well, but the finishing is another story,” says Mongiardo.■
multifunctional stations helps streamline operations and reduce movement within the kitchen, which is key for efficiency
Issam Rhachi, Park Hyatt Marrakech
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