Precise production instructions considering actual fill levels for optimized freshness.
Tracking demand and fill levels with a makeline camera system to provide intuitive, real-time cooking recommendations.
Station Assistant
Instructs your crew to
optimize production with Vision AI
The Station Assistant turns every kitchen line into a smart, responsive digital manager. Using Vision AI and real-time demand forecasting, it keeps an eye on what’s running low. The moment stock dips, it prompts your crew to prepare the next batch, so every item that reaches the counter is fresh, hot, and ready when your guests are.
HOLD TIME DECREASE
FOOD COST REDUCTION
BOOST IN SALES
*Relative to protein-based food items; Based on food costs accounting for 30% of total costs Results verified across 3 makeline-specific customers under NDA.
The Challenge Makeline Operations Face
1. Underproduction Delays Service
When crews run low during a rush, customers wait longer, food goes cold, and the kitchen loses valuable time recovering between orders.
2. Overproduction Means Waste
Kitchens often overprepare during peak hours to avoid running out. The result? Food waste, higher food costs, and inconsistent freshness throughout the day.
3. Inconsistent Timing Affects Quality
It is impossible to plan production accurately with varying demand, lack of foresight into depleting inventory, and in having to take hold times into account. Some items sit too long, others aren’t ready when needed, both impacting guest experience.
How It Works
Real-time Demand Forecasting
Forecasts minute-to-minute sales throughout the day.
Food Classification & Measurement
Vision AI classifies food items already prepped in the makeline and measures the level of availability.
Forecast & Sensing Comparison
AI compares forecasted amount needed and actual food levels; If stock is short, it calls for more.
Dynamic Adjustments
The system adjusts dynamically, calling food sooner during peak hours.
Personalized Scorecard
Reporting tracks end-of-day waste, average hold times, and minutes out of stock.
Proven Benefit and Results
Built on years of AI experience and proven across some of the largest restaurant chains, Station Assistant combines technology and simplicity to make every shift more efficient.
Accurate Hourly Forecasting
Live AI models predict hot-held food production needs with 90% accuracy, cutting down guesswork and excess or underproduction.
Less Waste, More Savings
Automated production schedules ensure less waste and improved freshness, saving money and boosting sales.
30%
HOLD TIME DECREASE
14%*
FOOD COST REDUCTION
2%
BOOST IN SALES
