Traditional Employee Model

Hiring a full-time receptionist typically costs your Boise restaurant:

• Base salary: $48,000-$52,000 annually
• Benefits: $8,000-$12,000 (health insurance, payroll taxes)
• Training: 2-4 weeks of management time
• Total annual cost: $56,000-$64,000+

OAK AI Receptionist

A professional AI receptionist solution typically costs:

• Monthly subscription: $300-$500
• Setup time: A few hours
• Annual cost: $3,600-$6,000
• Savings: 90% reduction in reception costs

For an Italian restaurant operating on typical 15-20% profit margins, this represents $50,000+ in annual savings—money that can be reinvested in food quality, ambiance, or staff training.

Human receptionists work scheduled hours. Customers calling after hours, on weekends, or during busy shifts often hear voicemail. OAK AI works 24/7/365, never taking a day off.

For restaurants, this means:

• Capturing late-night reservation requests
• Handling inquiries during your busiest service hours
• Supporting customers in different time zones
• Never missing a booking opportunity

Even your best employee has bad days. Humans get tired, distracted, or make mistakes. An AI receptionist provides:

• Zero sick days or unexpected absences
• Consistent greeting and information delivery
• Perfect call logging and documentation
• No training decay over time
• Same professional quality at 2 AM as 2 PM

Your restaurant's phone presence becomes completely reliable and predictable.