The Desmond Hotel - Kitchen Renovations

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Photo by MLB Construction Services, LLC

In an effort to streamline food and beverage operations and offer more selections to guests, The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center underwent a million-dollar renovation project of their kitchen facility. The old kitchen did not meet their requirements nor could it handle the increased production volumes required by the additional guests and banquet rooms.

MLB expanded the building to provide space for offices, a loading dock, a new cooler and freezer, and dishwashing and food preparation areas. The new layout is efficient and allows flexibility to offer a multitude of dining options. It created an attractive and healthy working environment for the staff, increased productivity, and ensures high hygienic standards for the food preparation. The new kitchen utilizes state-of-the-art kitchen equipment and coolers to ensure the highest standards of quality and sanitation in addition, new lighting and floors were installed to complete the new look.

The kitchen services the hotel's lounge, casual dining at Simpson’s, and fine dining at The Scrimshaw. In undertaking this project, MLB provided The Desmond with the ability to maintain full operation throughout the project during the busy holiday season to the complete satisfaction of New York State Department of Health officials.

This project was MLB’s second successful assignment at The Desmond following the $5 million King Street expansion in the 1980’s.