This research applies Lean Service principles to the restaurant Anticuchería Angelita Grill, aiming to improve productivity and operational efficiency through tools such as standardized work and the SMED method. Starting from an initial assessment of key performance indicators, bottlenecks and non-value-adding activities were identified, which negatively impacted wait times, customer satisfaction, and order cancellation rates. Through process analysis, time measurement, and scenario simulation, significant improvements were implemented, reducing the average wait time from 32 to 21 minutes, lowering the cancellation rate to 0%, and increasing productivity from 1.656 to 1.875 dishes per labor hour. These results demonstrate that applying Lean Service not only optimizes resources but also enhances the customer experience in the food service sector, consolidating its value as a competitive strategy in a growing market.
Track: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Published in: 6th South American Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Publisher: IEOM Society International
Date of Conference: May 12
-15
, 2025
ISBN: 979-8-3507-4445-3
ISSN/E-ISSN: 2169-8767