Full-Time
Warehouse Operations Associate
Posted on 2/22/2025
ChowBus
51-200 employees
Food delivery service for authentic Asian cuisine
Compensation Overview
$20 - $23Hourly
Entry, Junior, Mid
Chicago, IL, USA
You match the following ChowBus's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- 0-3 years of operational or warehouse experience
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field highly preferred
- Strong organizational and project management skills required
- Ability to manage time and prioritize effectively required
- Ability to communicate clearly with different stakeholders required
- Ability to learn technical aspects of POS related hardware and software required
- Oversee the HQ inbound and outbound shipments process from receiving and tagging inventory, to managing inventory levels and shipping equipment out to other cities
- Ensure equipment needed by local teams gets shipped out in a timely manner, and work with 3rd party shipping companies to ensure process is smooth
- Liaise with local teams to help ensure sufficient inventory levels at a local level, and with HQ procurement to coordinate shipments
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field highly preferred
Chowbus focuses on delivering high-quality, authentic Asian cuisine through a mobile app that allows customers to order from multiple restaurants in a single transaction without extra fees. This feature enables users to enjoy a variety of dishes in one meal, enhancing their dining experience. Chowbus carefully selects each restaurant and dish to ensure quality and authenticity, which distinguishes it from other food delivery services. The company generates revenue through delivery fees, service charges, and commissions from partner restaurants. By providing a user-friendly app and offering discounts on pickup orders, Chowbus attracts a loyal customer base that values convenience and quality. The goal of Chowbus is to empower local independent restaurants and stores by giving them a platform to reach more customers while promoting authentic Asian dining.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$120.2M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Chowbus raised $15.2M to expand and accelerate product development.
- Increased demand for contactless delivery aligns with Chowbus' service model.
- Chowbus can leverage AI to enhance app recommendations and customer satisfaction.
What critics are saying
- Fantuan's acquisition of Chowbus' delivery business increases competition.
- Integration with Fantuan may challenge Chowbus' service quality maintenance.
- Aggressive expansion could stretch resources, impacting service quality.
What makes ChowBus unique
- Chowbus offers multi-restaurant orders without additional fees, enhancing dining experiences.
- The company handpicks restaurants and dishes, ensuring quality and authenticity.
- Chowbus focuses on authentic Asian cuisine, setting it apart in the food delivery market.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Holidays
Birthday off
Short-Term Disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Fuel reimbursement
Company News
With the acquisition comes a partnership between Fantuan and Chowbus that will meld each of their strengths with local Asian restaurants.
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Chicago, IL – According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Chowbus is raising $15,239,214.00 in new funding. Sources indicate as part of senior management Chief Executive Officer, Linxin Wen played a key role in securing the recent investment and it will aid in aggressively expanding the company, as well as broaden and accelerate product development. About Chowbus
Chicago-based startup Chowbus, which primarily focuses on delivering authentic Asian cuisine, has just raised $4 million funding led by Greycroft Partners and FJ Labs in early 2019.
Meanwhile, San Francisco-headquartered Oh My Green, which is dedicated to bringing healthy snacks to offices, also raised $20 million seed funding in October 2018, led by investors including Y Combinator, Initialized Capital, PowerPlant Ventures, Backed VC, ZhenFund, Talis Capital and Standford-StartX Fund.