Full-Time
Senior Benefits Lead
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CloudKitchens
201-500 employees
Provides shared kitchen spaces for delivery-only restaurants
Senior, Expert
Los Angeles, CA, USA
This is an onsite role based in our LA HQ office location.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7-10+ year of total work experience.
- 5-7+ years of experience in benefits management or HR, with a focus on global.
- Strong knowledge of benefits administration, labor laws, and compliance.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in HRIS and benefits management software.
- Lead the Global Benefits Center of Excellence: Serve as the subject matter expert and leader for all global benefits initiatives.
- Develop and Implement Global Benefits Strategy: Shape our benefits strategy to support business objectives and enhance employee satisfaction across all regions.
- Collaborate with Regional Benefits Analysts: Work closely with benefits analysts worldwide (dotted-line reporting) to ensure consistent implementation of benefits programs.
- Manage Global Benefits Programs: Oversee the development, implementation, and administration of comprehensive employee benefits programs—including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and other perks—globally.
- Conduct Global Market Research and Benchmarking: Perform regular market analysis to ensure our benefits remain competitive and compliant with regional regulations.
- Communicate Benefits Programs: Partner with the HR team to effectively communicate benefits offerings to employees worldwide.
- Provide Expert Support: Assist with complex benefits inquiries and resolve escalated issues related to enrollment, claims, and eligibility across all locations.
- Ensure Global Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on federal, state, and international laws to ensure all benefits programs are compliant.
- Analyze Benefits Utilization Globally: Monitor and report on benefits usage and costs, providing insights and recommendations for improvements.
CloudKitchens provides shared kitchen spaces specifically designed for delivery-only restaurants. These kitchens are fully equipped and allow restaurant operators to focus on food quality and employee satisfaction while alleviating the challenges of financing, construction, and maintenance. Clients, including national chains and local restaurants, can quickly open new kitchens, test various food concepts, and optimize delivery operations with minimal risk. The company charges rent for kitchen use and offers additional services, including proprietary technology that streamlines order management. CloudKitchens aims to support restaurant growth in the expanding food delivery market by providing a comprehensive solution that minimizes investment and maximizes efficiency.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2018
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CloudKitchens received significant investment from Microsoft, indicating confidence in its model.
- Expansion into Sacramento and Houston shows growth potential in new markets.
- Increased consumer interest in ghost kitchens due to desire to avoid social interaction.
What critics are saying
- CloudKitchens faces lawsuits for discrimination and labor violations, affecting reputation.
- Underutilized facilities and staff layoffs indicate potential operational inefficiencies.
- Shift away from virtual kitchens by major brands could impact CloudKitchens' model.
What makes CloudKitchens unique
- CloudKitchens offers fully equipped shared kitchens for delivery-only restaurants.
- The company provides proprietary technology for managing delivery orders efficiently.
- CloudKitchens allows testing multiple food concepts from a single kitchen.
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↓ -12%Additionally, CloudKitchens faced a series of lawsuits in 2022, with former ghost kitchen partners suing the company for deceptive business practices, as well as another two lawsuits filed separately by former employees for labor violations, alleging missed overtime pay, and gender- and race-based pay discrimination.
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While the majority of consumers are not sold on ghost kitchens, a significant portion relishes the reprieve that the all-digital model gives from face-to-face interaction.By the NumbersThe PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Connected Dining: The Robot Will Take Your Order Now,” drew from a survey of a census-balanced survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. consumers to gauge their opinions about different restaurant technologies and explore what factors made them feel enthusiastic, curious or hesitant.The study found that, among the roughly half (48%) of consumers who are interested in virtual kitchens, 30% of them reported that this interest comes at least in part from the fact that these digital eateries do not require any interaction with other people.The Data in ContextOverall, the ghost kitchen space is evolving. For instance, major restaurant aggregator Uber Eats made dramatic changes to how it handles virtual brands earlier this year, instating new regulations and cutting 8,000 online storefronts from its platform.“With the boom in virtual restaurants over the past several years, we’ve noticed a wide range of approaches to creating virtual restaurant brands,” John Mullenholz, Uber’s head of virtual restaurants and dark kitchens for the U.S. and Canada, said in a statement.Some brands are shifting away from ghost kitchens towards more traditional channels. Take, for instance, Brinker International, the parent company of Chili’s Grill & Bar, Maggiano’s Little Italy and two virtual brands, which shared earlier this year that it is turning its focus away from its “unprofitable” virtual brands, according to CEO Kevin Hochman, toward its brick-and-mortar business.Moreover, ghost kitchen startup CloudKitchens, led by Uber co-founder and ex-CEO Travis Kalanick, has also come on hard times this year, reportedly firing staff and closing warehouses. Its buildings were said to be only at half capacity at the end of the first quarter, with the company failing to win enough restaurant contracts to fuel sales
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, (NOVEMBER 15th 2023) | CloudKitchens is opening it's first ghost kitchen in Sacramento!