Amara uses facial recognition to verify identity and ensure machines are set up before opening — giving you full operational control without manual oversight.
Only trained staff can access your equipment
Inconsistent quality, unauthorised use, missed setups — these are the problems that quietly erode a coffee operation. Amara solves them with facial recognition access control, mandatory daily setup protocols, and real-time status monitoring across every site.
Amara fits into the existing workflow — no extra steps for good actors, no way around it for bad ones.
A barista walks up to the grinder, scans the QR code, and verifies their identity with a face scan. If authorised — the grinder powers on. If not — access is denied. Every attempt is logged.
The first login each morning triggers a mandatory step-by-step grinder setup guide. The barista dials in the grinder and uploads proof. Until it's done, the machine won't run.
Baristas check in with Face ID every hour. If the grinder has been used in the last 5 minutes, it stays on automatically — keeping service smooth during the rush.
The manager dashboard shows colour-coded status across all sites: green (ready), yellow (hourly check missed), red (setup not done). Alerts fire at 7 AM if setup is incomplete.
Six features that address the real problems — unauthorised use, missed setups, stock loss, and zero visibility.
Only trained, enrolled baristas can power on the grinder. Face scan takes under a second. Works in low light and with masks. Every attempt — authorised or denied — is logged.
The first login each day triggers a step-by-step grinder setup guide. Baristas dial in and upload proof. Setup must be done by 7 AM — or the grinder stays locked.
If the grinder has been used in the last 5 minutes, it stays on automatically — keeping service flowing during the rush without compromising access control.
Colour-coded status across every site: green (ready), yellow (hourly check missed), red (setup not done by 7 AM). Managers are alerted the moment something goes wrong.
Power monitoring tracks grinder activity and calculates the estimated number of coffees made and kilograms of beans used — giving managers the data to prevent theft and manage stock.
When no authorised barista is available, a manager can request a timed override via the portal with a logged reason. Every override is auditable, time-stamped, and linked to a site.
The mobile app for baristas at the machine. The web app for managers across all sites.
For baristas at the counter. Scan, verify, set up, and stay checked in — all from the phone in their pocket.
For owners and managers. Full visibility across every site, every machine, every shift — from any browser.
Amara is built by Niche Coffee — a South African coffee company supplying premium quality beans and equipment to the hospitality industry.
Amara gives you full control over who uses your coffee equipment, when, and how. Book a demo and see it running in your operation.
📞 +27 067 187 5534
📧 david@nichecoffee.co.za