03/21/2023

RTN Member Spotlight: Marielle Kokos

Head of Sales, Lineup.ai
    What unique problem does your company solve for restaurants?

    We help restaurants make informed decisions around revenue and labor with automated and dynamic sales forecasts powered by AI and machine learning.

    Why did your company join RTN?

    Lineup.ai is excited to join other industry leaders to discuss ways we can enhance restaurant experiences for operators, employees and customers. We are also very interested in networking with other vendors and suppliers to build possible partnerships.

    What’s your favorite personal pastime?

    My favorite thing to do is travel with family and friends! We try to take a cold trip and a warm trip each year. We love trying all the local restaurants, going to museums and embracing the culture as much as we can. Some of our favorite places to go back to are Telluride, the BVIs, Turks and Caicos and Italy.

    What three words would you use to describe what’s happening in the restaurant industry right now?

    Evolving and Progressing

    What’s your most-used restaurant app?

    OpenTable or Resy

    Restaurateur you most admire and why?

    Really hard to choose but a few of my favorite are Rick Bayless, Danny Meyer and Dave Thomas. They all have such interesting histories and industry experiences. I've had the pleasure of eating at a few of the restaurants in Mexico that Rick Bayless has visited when learning new recipes and they were incredible!

    What technology are you most excited about for the future of restaurants and why?

    All of the possibilities that AI can open up for restaurants. There are so many ways it can enhance customer experiences and operations.

    Where is your HQ Located ?

    Cleveland, OH