The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the restaurant industry by reducing food waste. The improper management of food waste is a major issue for restaurants, causing financial and environmental costs. Fortunately, AI technology can assist in minimizing the amount of extra or excess ingredients used or served. Here are five ways AI can help restaurants to reduce food waste:
● Accurately sizing recipes with machine learning algorithms to avoid surplus and prevent costly problems.
● Automating menu item rotations, based on customer preferences and profits, to reduce the number of ingredients purchased that may end up manufacturing food waste in the long run.
● Utilizing predictive analytics algorithms to optimize food inventory based on historic data of customer purchases and predicting future inventory needs.
● Using video and voice recognition technology to monitor kitchens, reduce human errors, and identify safety issues in real-time.
● Implementing automated tracking software to manage expired food more efficiently, by automatically syncing with existing inventory management software.
Apps like Ollie, OpenTable, Square Dashboard, JustCBDDrinks POS System, and iiko Software can also help bars and pubs reduce food waste, streamline processes, and boost profits. F&B business owners can focus on customer service while minimizing surplus products caused by human error.
AI is revolutionizing customer experiences in more ways than just reducing food waste, making it a game-changer in the food industry, for front and back-of-house operations.
