GIOI. Indonesia.
Easy food preparation from a Central Kitchen.
"The Pioneer of Pan-Asian Cuisine in Jakarta".
GIOI was founded on a dream by the Sadeli brothers to revolutionize Indonesia's culinary scene. Today, they are celebrated as pioneers and trendsetters of pan-Asian Indonesian cuisine in Jakarta, delighting patrons with innovative twists on traditional dishes, including their signature Salmon Lodeh and Crispy Duck. In 2019, GIOI was voted as one of the Best Restaurants by the celebrated Indonesian magazine, the Indonesian Tatler, further cementing their reputation for excellence.
As GIOI’s outlets rapidly expanded and their menu diversified, CEO and founder Anthony Sadeli recognized the need for a Central Kitchen capable of fast, consistent mise en place to ensure smooth and efficient operations across all restaurants. Understanding the Central Kitchen as the "core and heart of GIOI Group," Anthony turned to the RATIONAL to streamline their kitchen processes.
"Easy and Consistent Mise en Place".
While traditional Indonesian cuisine is challenging to prepare, GIOI’s unique fusion dishes require even greater effort. GIOI Group’s Corporate Chef, Lodi Orlando, shoulders the responsibility of continuously innovating and developing new menus such as Peking Duck to meet consumer demands and stay ahead of culinary trends. Ensuring food consistency is a constant challenge, but the RATIONAL iCombi Pro 20-1/1 has proven invaluable.
"The iCombi Pro allows us to run programs and cook full loads without monitoring, delivering consistent quality every time," Chef Lodi shares. The iProductionManager feature simplifies mise en place, shortening the labor-intensive blanching process while preventing flavor contamination and preserving the natural nutrition, taste, and texture of vegetables.
In addition, the RATIONAL VarioSmoker is a game-changer for smoking meats like their delicious beef briskets. "It provides controlled smoke and precise heat in significantly less space than a traditional offset smoker," Chef Lodi notes. The iCareSystem makes cleaning the iCombi Pro after smoking remarkably easy, saving the team valuable time.
As Corporate Chef, Chef Lodi oversees multiple kitchens around Jakarta. As such, Chef Lodi utilizes the ConnectedCooking app to remotely manage production in GIOI’s Central Kitchen and ensure operational efficiency across all outlets. "I can download HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point) data and ensure the iCombi Pro is operating properly without being physically present," Chef Lodi explains. This technological integration enhances efficiency and oversight, allowing smooth operations even if Chef Lodi is not around.
It is because of these benefits that CEO Anthony Sadeli expresses his gratitude provided by RATIONAL: "Thanks to RATIONAL, we maintain the quality and consistency of our production in the Central Kitchen, essential for our growing network of restaurants.