🎙️ Smart Bites – Episode 4
The Smart Storage Room: Less Waste, More Efficiency Thanks to AI

In this episode of Smart Bites, we take you into one of the most overlooked yet crucial areas of the hospitality industry: the storage room.

It might look like just a space filled with boxes and chaos, but it's actually a goldmine of opportunity—if managed the smart way.

✨ Join Luca Colucci as he explores how Artificial Intelligence can transform your restaurant’s storage from a cost center into a strategic asset.
Discover how AI can:

• Predict ingredient demand based on real data

• Automate inventory tracking and reorders

• Minimize food waste through smarter planning

• Improve sustainability and profitability

• Empower your team and create a stress-free kitchen

Whether you're running a small bistro or a busy multi-location kitchen, this episode is packed with practical ideas to bring intelligence, order, and efficiency to your back-of-house operations.

🎧 Tune in and start turning your stockroom into your secret weapon.

📘 Inspired by Luca’s book Smart Hospitality

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🎙️ Episode 3: Advanced Menu Engineering – When Data Meets Chef Creativity

In this episode of Smart Bites, we explore the art and science of Menu Engineering – a powerful strategy that transforms a simple food list into a silent but highly effective sales tool. Discover how to optimize your menu for maximum profitability, using real-world data and a dash of psychology to guide customer choices.

From the classic Stars, Plough-horses, Puzzles, and Dogs framework to the latest AI-driven insights, learn how to design a menu that boosts sales and enhances the customer experience.

Join me, Luca Colucci, as we break down the secrets of Advanced Menu Engineering, including real-time pricing, personalized recommendations, and the creative power of AI.

If you want to transform your menu into a profit engine, this episode is for you.

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🎙️ Episode 2: Putting the Customer at the Center of the Digital Age 🌐

In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most crucial aspects of modern hospitality – the Digital Customer. 📱

🕵️‍♂️ Who is this new generation of customers?

They are informed, demanding, and connected like never before, always on the lookout for memorable experiences. Today, it’s not just about serving good food and friendly smiles – it’s about creating personalized journeys that make every guest feel valued and understood.

🤖 We’ll explore how AI and data can help you anticipate your guests’ needs, personalize their experiences, and turn first-time visitors into loyal brand advocates. From CRM systems to digital menus, find out how to make the most of the digital tools at your disposal.

🔍 What you’ll discover in this episode:

• Why today’s customers expect more than ever

• How to decode digital signals and anticipate guest needs

• The power of personalization and real-time insights

• Ethical data practices and the importance of building trust

💡 Ready to transform your hospitality approach and connect with your customers on a whole new level? Press play and join the journey!

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