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Associate Operations Manager

San Francisco

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CloudKitchens

CloudKitchens

201-500 employees

Provides shared kitchen spaces for delivery-only restaurants

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Software
Real Estate
Consumer Goods

Junior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Customer Service
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Lead and train a dedicated facility team, handling scheduling, training, and performance management.
  • Manage a highly efficient order fulfillment process, and deliver excellent customer service.
  • Cultivate positive and inclusive work environments, fostering teamwork and communication across teams and departments.
  • Conduct routine inspections and maintenance audits on HVAC units, refrigeration units, water heaters, and ice machines with training and support from subject matter experts.
  • Perform general upkeep and handle minor repairs and maintenance; coordinate with external vendors for specialized services.
  • Manage a janitorial team (either internal or external, depending on the site); uphold cleaning and sanitation protocols, ensuring compliance with local health and safety regulations.
  • Monitor partner compliance with safety and health department protocols.
  • Enforce proper waste disposal procedures, responding promptly to cleaning-related emergencies.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for restaurant partners, building and maintaining trusting relationships, and solving any issues that arise
  • Manage the overall partner experience, preventing churn, and extending partner lifecycle.
  • Train with senior positions in support, data analytics, and reporting.
  • Participate in planning sessions with management and peers.
  • Review and report KPI metrics to facility management and contribute to goal setting.
  • Manage and report the facility P&L, understanding key drivers for achieving facility-level profitability.
Responsibilities
  • As an Associate Operations Manager at one of our ghost kitchen facilities, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing daily operations, ensuring facility maintenance, working to get prospective partners onboarded, and delivering exceptional customer support.

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

16%

1 year growth

48%

2 year growth

-49%
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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.