MVP to coordinate inventory and brigade like a head chef would
Problem: High-end restaurants face uncoordinated brigades, inventories that fail at the worst moment, and chefs who spend more time managing than creating.
SousChef is my MVP for that. A system born from the real experience of someone who understood that to dance in service, you must run in preparation.
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Founded by a Data Scientist
Data + AI = Extraordinary Results.
Nicolás Cardozo
Founder & CEO
I'm Nicolás, a Data Scientist focused on operational efficiency. I combine data analysis, automation, and AI with the practical perspective of someone who managed real businesses in Argentina, Mexico, and Germany.
My story didn't start in a data lab, but inside kitchens, solving concrete problems with immediate impact. Today I design AI solutions that automate flows, accelerate decisions, and free up time for what really matters.
The Chaos Behind Every Perfect Plate
Culinary excellence is built in preparation, not in service. When pans burn, brigade coordination is what separates success from total chaos.
"Missing one duck"
That phrase in the middle of service is the symptom of an uncoordinated brigade. Without fluid communication between stations, every error multiplies and translates into unnecessary waste.
High Waste
Food waste in restaurants can represent between 10-20% of total food costs.
The Chef-Administrator
Your most expensive talent shouldn't be buried in spreadsheets. Every hour your head chef dedicates to administrative tasks instead of coordinating the brigade and leading costs your business operational efficiency.
Lost Time
Valuable hours of culinary leadership dedicated to administrative tasks that could be automated.
Blind Preparation
Without real-time inventory visibility, preparation becomes guesswork. A mise en place miscalculated or a missing ingredient at the worst moment.
Deviation
Deviation in real food cost, directly impacting your profit margin.
SousChef: Your Digital Mise en Place
An MVP that combines the discipline of classical cuisine with the efficiency of artificial intelligence. Designed from within, for high-end restaurants.
Admin Bot & Staff Bot via Telegram
Native Telegram integration for real-time communication. The Admin Bot manages inventories and projections, while the Staff Bot responds to instant operational queries.
- • Fluid communication between stations
- • Automatic low inventory alerts
- • Availability queries in seconds
RAG with OpenAI for Intelligent Support
Retrieval-Augmented Generation system that centralizes all restaurant information and provides intelligent support in BI and daily operations.
- • Predictive purchasing analysis
- • Optimization recommendations
- • Contextual real-time support
KPIs: Measuring Operational Excellence
We translate the philosophy of the world's best kitchens into metrics that directly impact your bottom line.
| Excellence KPI | Why it matters to your business | How SousChef measures it |
|---|---|---|
| Brigade Coordination Time Reduction | Minimizes manual communication between stations, allowing each chef to focus on their specialty and maintain service flow. | Measures average time to resolve operational queries and efficiency in communication between stations. |
| Input Waste Decrease | Converts a liability (waste) into an asset (new sellable products), creating new revenue streams and reducing costs. | Measures the percentage of ingredients that are fully utilized through sub-product tracking and optimized rotation. |
| Inventory Accuracy Increase | Reduces capital tied up in inventory and ensures maximum freshness, which translates into higher quality and customer satisfaction. | Average time from when an ingredient enters inventory until it's consumed, with automatic rotation alerts. |
| AI Bot Response Time | Ensures operational queries are resolved in seconds, not minutes, maintaining service pace. | Measures average response time of the AI system to inventory, availability and projection queries. |
| Staff Adoption and Satisfaction Level | A satisfied team is a productive team. Natural tool adoption indicates it truly solves real problems. | Internal satisfaction surveys and daily system usage metrics by the kitchen team. |
Roadmap: From MVP to Validation
A clear and realistic roadmap to validate the MVP in the Argentine gastronomic market.
MVP Created
- • Functional MVP developed
- • Basic inventory system
- • Operational Telegram integration
- • Initial metrics dashboard
Current Pilot
- • Pilot at Viscvle Kitchen & Bar (Lüneburg)
- • Initial feedback collection
- • UX optimization based on real usage
- • Preparation for Argentina validation
Argentina Validation
- • Localization for Argentine market
- • Integration with local suppliers
- • 1-2 pilot restaurants in Argentina
- • Commercial viability analysis
Our Strategy: Anticipation and Solidness
A real strategy doesn't ignore risks, it turns them into strengths.
Staff Resistance to Integrating Digital Tools
Our Strategy: The interface is designed by and for chefs, not administrators. Telegram interaction integrates into an existing communication flow, turning management into a natural conversation. We start with a mobile-first PWA so the tool lives in the chef's pocket, not in an office.
Technological Adaptability in Restaurants with Low Digitalization Level
Our Strategy: We are "Kitchen-First". While competition sees inventory as an appendix to billing, for us it's the core. Our depth in management and culinary excellence KPIs is our competitive moat. The AI Assistant is a unique technological differentiator that no POS offers.
Model Scalability in Markets with Different Gastronomic Culture
Our Strategy: The MVP validates the interface and workflow. But the project was born with scalability in mind. Supabase (PostgreSQL) migration scripts are already developed, demonstrating our technical foresight and turning a current limitation into proof of our future execution capability.
Differentiation from Traditional Management Software
Our Strategy: We don't compete with administrative software, we compete with chaos. Our value proposition is clear: turn inventory management into a natural conversation, not an administrative task. RAG with OpenAI and native Telegram integration are unique technological differentiators.
Data Privacy and Security
Our Strategy: We implement data security guidelines and are evaluating compliance with local regulations. Restaurant data is handled with total transparency, and the AI system works with local embeddings to protect sensitive information. In development: encryption protocols and regulatory compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers to pragmatic owners' questions.
Basic MVP implementation is completed in less than 2 hours. I guide you to load your initial inventory and configure your chefs. You'll be operational and seeing results in your first week.
The current MVP focuses on inventory and brigade management. POS integrations are in development for future versions, allowing cross-referencing sales data with inventory consumption for precise per-dish profitability analysis.
No. SousChef has been designed with a mobile-first interface for kitchen speed. Telegram integration allows most interactions to feel like a conversation, reducing the learning curve to almost zero.
We offer email and chat support during the pilot period. The goal is to collect feedback to improve the tool before commercial launch.