Automated prep tool reduces food costs and waste while creating consistent labor efficiencies
About
Company
Urbanbelly
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Background
Urbanbelly is a casual Asian-fusion restaurant concept crafted by award-winning Chef Bill Kim, with locations in Chicago's Wicker Park and Time Out Market in Fulton Market. The menu features bold, innovative dishes like ramen, dumplings, and fried rice bowls, with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Committed to quality and creativity, Urbanbelly delivers a vibrant, community-focused dining experience.
Challenges
Chef Bill Kim, founder of Urbanbelly, is committed to serving his customers exceptional Asian-inspired dishes in a casual, flavorful, and accessible way. Before the Prep Assistant, his crew faced operational hurdles, with the bulk of their time being consumed by repetitive tasks such as manually tracking inventory and collecting data. These inefficiencies hindered the overall workflow and detracted from the company's focus on the customer experience.
Solution
The introduction of the Prep Assistant automated Urbanbelly's ingredient prep processes, streamlining routine tasks like tracking and data collection while providing real-time crew instructions with easy-to-follow visuals. This system accelerated workflow efficiencies and gave employees, managers, and Chef Bill greater confidence in the overall business performance.
"PreciTaste has revolutionized our kitchen operations. The AI-powered system has helped us maintain consistency across all locations while significantly reducing training time for new staff."
Chef Bill Kim
Owner, Urbanbelly
BENEFITS
Improved Operational Efficiency
Streamlined kitchen processes and reduced preparation time by 25% through AI-powered guidance and real-time monitoring systems.
Enhanced Quality Control
Maintaining consistent food quality across all locations with real-time monitoring and standardized preparation processes.
Accelerated Staff Training
Cut new staff training time by 50% with AI-guided instructions and intuitive digital workflows.
RESULTS
50% Training Time Reduction
Cut new staff training time in half with AI-guided instructions and standardized processes.
3% Food Cost Decrease
Cut food costs through less overproduction and tighter hold on ordering.
50% Less Food Waste
Reduced food waste through better inventory management and precise preparation forecasting.
HOW IT WORKS
- Smart Forecasting: AI predicts ingredient quantities needed based on historical data
- Real-time Monitoring: Tracks food preparation and quality in real-time
- Automated Guidance: Provides step-by-step instructions to kitchen staff
- Quality Control: Ensures consistent food quality across all locations
- Performance Tracking: Monitors and analyzes operational efficiency
- Digital Training: Accelerates staff onboarding with AI-guided learning
- Remote Management: Access data and insights from anywhere