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Employee Relations Specialist

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CloudKitchens

CloudKitchens

201-500 employees

Provides shared kitchen spaces for delivery-only restaurants

Food & Agriculture
Data & Analytics

Mid

London, UK

Role will be based at the London head office.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law is preferred.
  • Min 3 years of experience in Employee Relations, Human resources, or relevant work experience.
  • Extensive UK and EMEA experience in ER topics, with a preference for experience in Employment and Labor Law.
  • Strong written and verbal skills.
  • Understanding of and experience with workplace investigations and workplace investigators.
  • Understanding and experience with relevant privacy, employee relations principles, and neutral investigation processes.
  • Ability to work at a fast pace with high levels of responsiveness.
Responsibilities
  • Assist managers and HR BPs in resolving ER issues across EMEA and APAC,
  • Advise on investigations, performance issues, grievances, disciplinary actions, accommodations, and appeals, ensuring fair and business-focused outcomes.
  • Conduct searches and data collection through investigation forensics processes and procedures developed.
  • Acts as a liaison from ER/HR to partner teams regarding feedback collection, process improvement, data collection, casework, and project work.
  • Collecting, analyzing, and summarizing evidence during the course of workplace investigations.
  • Potentially conducting low-level investigations or investigation interviews if the need arises.
  • Managing invoice process and partnerships with vendors.
  • May also perform other duties as appropriate to the skill, experience, and needs of the company.

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 generates revenue by renting out kitchen spaces and offering 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 operational efficiency.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

21%

1 year growth

64%

2 year growth

-41%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CloudKitchens' rapid expansion, including new facilities in Houston and Sacramento, indicates strong growth potential and market demand.
  • Significant investments from major backers like Microsoft highlight confidence in CloudKitchens' business model and future prospects.
  • The ability to test multiple food concepts from a single kitchen with minimal risk offers restaurant operators unparalleled flexibility and innovation opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The ghost kitchen market is evolving, with some brands shifting focus back to traditional channels, which could impact CloudKitchens' growth.
  • Reports of staff layoffs and warehouse closures suggest potential operational and financial instability.

What makes CloudKitchens unique

  • CloudKitchens offers fully equipped shared kitchen spaces specifically designed for delivery-only restaurants, unlike traditional restaurant spaces.
  • Their proprietary technology for managing delivery orders from a single tablet provides a streamlined operational advantage over competitors.
  • By alleviating the burdens of financing, construction, permitting, and maintenance, CloudKitchens allows restaurant operators to focus solely on food quality and customer satisfaction.