John Smyth
2024-09-18 23:58:36 UTC
'Chipotle hires robots in California to make food to avoid paying $20
min wage'
<https://thepostmillennial.com/chipotle-hires-robots-in-california-to-make-food-to-avoid-paying-20-min-wage>
'It's official! - Robots are replacing humans.
Chipotle restaurants in California have introduced two robots to replace
human workers in an effort to slash labor costs in response to the
state-mandated $20 minimum wage. The first robot called the "autocato"
can peel, stone, and cut an avocado, and then turn it into guacamole in
26 seconds. The other robot dubbed the "digital makeline" has the
ability to portion salads and bowls based on orders from the mobile app.
The robots are part of an automation push that Chipotle's executives
think could reduce the number of employees and help lower rising labor
costs, as reported by the Daily Mail. The machines are currently being
used at restaurant locations in Huntington Beach and Corona del Mar.
The controversial $20 minimum wage hike signed into law by Gov. Newsom
took effect on April 1, which immediately sparked mass layoffs and
permanent business closures. Burger King and other chains have already
reduced the number of cashiers by rolling out digital ordering terminals
in their Golden State locations.
While Chipotle believes the robots would advance its operational
procedures, the impact on its labor costs remains unclear.
"These robotic devices could help us build a stronger operational engine
that delivers a great experience for our team members and our guests
while maintaining Chipotle's high culinary standards," said Curt Garner,
Chief Customer and Technology Officer in a press release on Monday.
"Optimizing our use of these systems and incorporating crew and customer
feedback are the next steps in the stage-gate process before determining
their broader pilot plans."
The Mexican chain stated that the continued distribution of the new
machines to additional restaurants will be contingent upon feedback from
customers and staff.
Chipotle contended that the utilization of the machinery was not solely
about "efficiencies," but also about the consistency of its menu items.
The company, which operated nearly 3,400 locations in the United States,
acknowledged in July that there were legitimate customer complaints
regarding disparities in portion sizes among its stores.
The digital makeline is expected to free up a significant amount of
staff time, as two-thirds of the chain's orders are for salads and
bowls, according to executives.
It's unclear how employees feel about being replaced with robots'
min wage'
<https://thepostmillennial.com/chipotle-hires-robots-in-california-to-make-food-to-avoid-paying-20-min-wage>
'It's official! - Robots are replacing humans.
Chipotle restaurants in California have introduced two robots to replace
human workers in an effort to slash labor costs in response to the
state-mandated $20 minimum wage. The first robot called the "autocato"
can peel, stone, and cut an avocado, and then turn it into guacamole in
26 seconds. The other robot dubbed the "digital makeline" has the
ability to portion salads and bowls based on orders from the mobile app.
The robots are part of an automation push that Chipotle's executives
think could reduce the number of employees and help lower rising labor
costs, as reported by the Daily Mail. The machines are currently being
used at restaurant locations in Huntington Beach and Corona del Mar.
The controversial $20 minimum wage hike signed into law by Gov. Newsom
took effect on April 1, which immediately sparked mass layoffs and
permanent business closures. Burger King and other chains have already
reduced the number of cashiers by rolling out digital ordering terminals
in their Golden State locations.
While Chipotle believes the robots would advance its operational
procedures, the impact on its labor costs remains unclear.
"These robotic devices could help us build a stronger operational engine
that delivers a great experience for our team members and our guests
while maintaining Chipotle's high culinary standards," said Curt Garner,
Chief Customer and Technology Officer in a press release on Monday.
"Optimizing our use of these systems and incorporating crew and customer
feedback are the next steps in the stage-gate process before determining
their broader pilot plans."
The Mexican chain stated that the continued distribution of the new
machines to additional restaurants will be contingent upon feedback from
customers and staff.
Chipotle contended that the utilization of the machinery was not solely
about "efficiencies," but also about the consistency of its menu items.
The company, which operated nearly 3,400 locations in the United States,
acknowledged in July that there were legitimate customer complaints
regarding disparities in portion sizes among its stores.
The digital makeline is expected to free up a significant amount of
staff time, as two-thirds of the chain's orders are for salads and
bowls, according to executives.
It's unclear how employees feel about being replaced with robots'