One of the concepts that has emerged most strongly in the last year was that of "Artificial Intelligence". The disruptive appearance of ChatGPT and other platforms opened up a world of possibilities for content creators and brought juicy debates to the table about employment, the combination of human and machine work, and productivity. But beware: AI can do much more than write articles that look like they were written by humans or create spectacular designs in minutes.
In fact, AI has the potential to significantly change several industries in crucial aspects, and today we will tell you about how it will change - and is already changing - previously unthinkable dynamics in the dynamic gastronomic sector.
Operations optimization and inventory management
AI can help predict ingredient demand and optimize inventory levels, reducing food waste and enabling businesses to realize significant savings. AI also improves supply chain efficiency by anticipating needs and ensuring timely delivery of fresh produce.
Personalization of service
Personalized recommendations are another feature that will sooner or later end up being part of any standard restaurant menu. Using data analytics, AI can recommend dishes to customers based on their preferences and past eating habits.
Furthermore, chatbots and AI-based customer service systems are already providing fast and personalized responses, improving the overall customer experience, on numerous restaurant and bar websites around the world.
Automation in the kitchen
AI can control robots and kitchen machinery to prepare food efficiently and consistently, reducing the dependence on human labor for repetitive tasks with "culinary robotics," a concept that is already gaining ground in the United States and is gradually beginning to be implemented in major European capitals.
Intelligent order processing
Thanks to virtual assistants, AI-based systems can handle online orders, process payments, and provide real-time updates on order status.
Data analysis and decision making
Currently, some AI tools can already analyze historical and real-time data to predict demand patterns, helping in strategic decision-making, such as adjusting menus or prices.
Marketing and advertising
AI can analyze data to identify customer segments and customize marketing strategies, promotions, and offers. There are numerous platforms that are already helping not only restaurateurs, but entrepreneurs from all sectors, to advertise in a simpler and more economical way.
Food safety
AI-connected sensors can now check food quality and alert to potential food safety issues, ensuring higher standards with automated quality monitoring.
Security of premises and control of employees
Automating as many processes as possible is undoubtedly a great step forward in the evolution of any gastronomic business, but all that effort will be in vain if there is no security in the premises and in the kitchen.
In this regard, there is no need to wait for "the future to arrive" to solve these issues: cuid already offers an advanced video surveillance system that allows restaurant owners and managers to not only observe everything that happens outside and inside the premises to prevent theft and intrusions, but also to control every aspect of the kitchen interior in real time: who enters, who leaves, which employee arrived late or left early, whether the suppliers arrived on time, etc.
If you're ready to take the leap into the future with plans starting at just MXN 399 per month, visit cuid.mx and discover everything AI can do for your food service business.
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