The Six Scenes

• • Breakfast — Brighter ambient; crisp task light; subdued accents to encourage turnover.
  • Lunch — Balanced ambient; punchy product/food highlights; good menu legibility.
  • Golden Hour — Warmer tones; increased contrast and sparkle; perfect for photos.
  • Dinner — Lower ambient; tight table beams; rich textures in the background.
  • Late Service — Minimal ambient; path guidance for safety; quiet booth pockets.
  • Cleaning/Close — Full illumination; maintenance checks; quick reset.

Implementation Tips

• • Zonal control: separate bar, dining, circulation, and outdoor areas.
  • Lockouts: protect key presets from drift.
  • Manager SOP: provide a one‑page scene card.
  • Commissioning: re‑aim and adjust with live guests; schedule seasonal re‑checks.
  • Integration: sync scenes with music volume and blind controls where relevant.

Business Impact

• • Higher average checks via mood‑matched scenes that encourage either dwell or turnover.
  • Fewer errors with consistent task lighting at POS, pass, and bar.
  • Brand consistency across locations via a shared scene matrix.

Lumican designs, supplies, programs, and supervises on site—then supports venues with free 5‑year maintenance to keep scenes accurate as spaces evolve.

Scenes shift lighting from “set once” to a living part of the service script. With a disciplined matrix, ambience becomes predictable and profitable.

Key Takeaways

• • Use a six‑scene template to align light with guest behavior.
  • Lock presets; train managers; revisit settings seasonally.

FAQs

Q: Do I need sensors?

A: Occupancy/daylight sensors help in back‑of‑house and restrooms; front‑of‑house is best driven by curated scenes.

Q: How granular should zones be?

A: More zones = more control; balance flexibility with simplicity to avoid operator confusion.

Q: How long does commissioning take?

A: Plan a session after soft opening, then a tune‑up two weeks post‑launch.