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CloudKitchens

CloudKitchens

201-500 employees

Provides shared kitchen spaces for delivery-only restaurants

Food & Agriculture
Data & Analytics

Senior, Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Java
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Systems or Networks Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5-8 years of domain experience in a relevant role. Java experience a MUST.
  • Proven track record of significant contributions in previous roles as an Engineer
  • Ability to design and create robust architecture from scratch and evolve existing systems.
  • Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and efficient distributed systems.
  • Experience in maintaining and extending large-scale, high-traffic applications.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to our data-centric development efforts.
  • Participate in strategic planning for various internal tools.
  • Implement and test software using agile methodologies.
  • Work closely with a team to enhance and support our technology.
  • Write, debug, maintain, and test code across multiple projects.
  • Design scalable systems with a focus on robust architecture.
  • Engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Drive innovation within the team and support technological advancements at CSS.

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

63%

2 year growth

-44%
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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.