STREAMLINING BACK-END OPERATIONS

The tech revolution isn’t just for front-of-house interactions. It has also taken foot in the restaurant’s heart — the kitchen. In high-volume establishments, automation can make a world of difference in efficiency and accuracy.

Take Flippy, a robotic kitchen assistant developed by Miso Robotics. Armed with AI, Flippy can handle the most challenging tasks, from flipping burgers to monitoring cooking times, ensuring consistent and perfectly cooked meals. Integrating such robots into the kitchen can save time and reduce waste, allowing foodservice professionals to focus on culinary creativity.

AI’s remarkable ability to process and learn from vast amounts of data makes it a great assistant before the cooking begins, helping create recipes or identify ingredient combinations that may not be readily apparent. IBM’s Chef Watson – a cognitive cooking assistant that collaborates with chefs to generate innovative recipes –analyzes thousands of flavor profiles and cooking styles to produce unexpected combinations and bring unique dishes to life.

These capabilities can be instrumental in developing specials based on available ingredients to reduce food waste and drive bottom-line growth.