It’s a Digital Renaissance - AI is becoming an indispensable asset for hoteliers and hospitality professionals. With AI, you can now unlock unparalleled efficiencies in the competitive hospitality landscape. AI is here to make the future of hospitality smart, effective and seamless. 

With Foodism Connect, let’s have a look at some of the AI-powered tools -

• Kitchen automation & AI-powered robotics

Robotic kitchens have become the best friends of chefs - they are assisted with precise cooking, focusing on delivering consistent quality. It can help in chopping, mixing, frying and plating dishes. These are made not to replace human staff but to efficiently handle repetitive tasks in the kitchen. For example, DosaMatic is an automatic, tabletop dosa-making machine used by top restaurants. ‘RoboChef’ in Hyderabad, a restaurant where food is cooked without human intervention. There are more to come! AI-driven program in smart oven automatically adapts the cooking temperature and sends alerts to refrigerators about expiring ingredients. Such leading equipments have been helping hotels to redefine their efficiency. 

• Recipe Development & Menu Engineering

AI is helping to make cost-effective, flavourful and data-driven menus to ensure sustainability. Smart ingredient pairing is where AI suggests blends of unique spices and fusion flavours. Tools like Spoonshot - deliver rich F&B intelligence by leveraging AI. AI has adapted recipes for vegan, diabetic-friendly, and gluten-free with a blend of traditional and modern flavours along with customisation. 

• Smart Inventory & Food Waste Management

Are you ready to optimise your kitchen? AI-powered food waste management is an amazing creation where AI tracks leftovers and suggests strategies for portion control. Also, it suggests the use of surplus ingredients in new creations. It forecasts demand for essential staples or seasonal produce. Example - Growzye’s AI-powered tool helps to manage waste and extract the maximum value by turning it into a new product. This is effective in tracking waste and keeping costs in control. 

• AI in Staff Training & Skill Enhancement

Different AI-powered training programs can help you give your staff the best training possible. Virtual cooking assistants will help to learn culinary techniques. There is multilingual support where language will not be a barrier anymore! The training modules will be translated into regional languages. AI-based quizzes will help to stimulate the interactive upskilling of the staff. For example - Skill Lake is an AI-powered learning platform for staff, guiding them in acquiring necessary skills as per dynamic work environments. Zavvy’s AI-powered coach analyzes employee performance and provides recommendations on their growth plans; available in multiple languages. 

• AI-Driven Customer Personalization & Dining Experience

It's fun when we get suggestions based on our preferences! Smart order customization helps to adjust spices and ingredients for regional taste. One can make reservations beforehand with the help of tools like EazyDiner and Swiggy’s ‘What to Eat’. 

The evolving trend of AI won't be replacing the artistry of Indian hospitality professionals instead, it will empower them to build a future where tradition will meet technology. 

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