Airbnb Tests Instacart-Powered Kitchen Stocking: What Professionals Managers Need to Know
Summary
Airbnb is piloting a kitchen stocking service with Instacart in select cities. Hosts will unpack and organize groceries, earning $25 per order, but are also responsible for following USDA food safety guidelines. This pilot foreshadows a potential host services marketplace, so hosts should understand the operational and compliance implications.
Key Insights
- •Airbnb is testing a kitchen stocking service where hosts unpack and organize groceries ordered by guests, earning $25 per order plus a bonus.
- •Hosts are required to follow USDA food safety guidelines for handling perishables, introducing new operational considerations.
Action Items
- ✓Consider the operational burden of managing Instacart deliveries, including delivery window conflicts with cleaning schedules, perishables handling, and staff training in food safety.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →USDA food safety guidelines: Airbnb links directly to USDA food safety guidelines.
Watch Out For
- ⚠Failing to adhere to USDA food safety guidelines could lead to guest complaints, spoilage, and potential liability issues, despite Airbnb handling the interface and Instacart the delivery.
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