In the Garde sidebar, AI Chat appears as Assistant under the INTELLIGENCE section.
How to Use AI Chat
- Click the AI Chat icon from anywhere in Garde.
- Type your question in plain language.
- Get an instant response based on your restaurant’s data.
What You Can Ask
AI Chat can help with a wide range of questions about your operations:- Costs & Spending — “What did I spend on produce last month?” or “Which vendor has the best price for chicken breast?”
- Invoice Questions — “Show me invoices from Sysco this week” or “What’s the status of my latest uploads?”
- Product & Pricing — “What’s the price history for ground beef?” or “Which items had the biggest price increase?”
- Inventory — “When was my last inventory?” or “What products are on my bar count sheet?”
- Recipes — “What’s the food cost on my Caesar salad?” or “Which recipes use avocado?”
- General Help — “How do I set up a new vendor?” or “Where do I find the Usage Report?”
Tips for Best Results
- Be specific — “What did I spend on dairy in March?” gives better results than “Show me costs.”
- Ask follow-ups — AI Chat remembers context within a conversation, so you can ask clarifying questions.
- Use it for quick lookups — AI Chat is great for getting a fast answer without navigating to a specific report.