Full-Time
REEF
1-10 employees
Facilitates food service for venues without kitchens
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Miami, FL, USA
- Experience as a Full Stack Developer
- Knowledge in Node.js and React.js
- Experience with RESTful API design and implementation
- Knowledge of PostgreSQL or similar relational databases
- Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks
- Familiarity with application security best practices and OWASP guidelines
- Experience with version control systems, particularly Git
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
REEF provides a solution for businesses that want to offer food services without needing their own kitchen. They primarily serve breweries, bars, hotels, and residential complexes by partnering with local restaurants to create customized food menus. This allows venues to enhance their customer experience by offering food options without the overhead of running a kitchen. REEF handles the logistics of food delivery from the restaurant to the venue, making it easy for businesses to provide food services. Unlike competitors, REEF focuses on creating tailored partnerships with local eateries, ensuring that each client has a unique menu that reflects local cuisine. The goal of REEF is to improve customer satisfaction and retention for their clients by enabling them to offer food as an added service.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$4.4M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for contactless ordering boosts 2ndKitchen's platform adoption.
- Growing trend of ghost kitchens aligns with 2ndKitchen's business model.
- Consumer preference for local food options benefits 2ndKitchen's restaurant partnerships.
What critics are saying
- Competition from platforms like CloudKitchens could capture market share.
- High commission rates may strain partnerships with local restaurants.
- Regulatory scrutiny over delivery logistics could impact operations.
What makes REEF unique
- 2ndKitchen partners with local restaurants to offer curated menus for venues.
- The company enables food service without the need for a full kitchen setup.
- 2ndKitchen handles logistics, allowing venues to focus on customer experience.
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Company News
Consequently, the REEF acquisition of 2nd Kitchen will turn on foodservice for practically any business, according to an announcement.
CHICAGO & MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--REEF acquires foodtech startup 2ndKitchen, deal helps unite REEF’s portfolio of virtual restaurant brands with vast hospitality ordering ecosystem.
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