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Product Manager-Cloudkitchens-New York

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CloudKitchens

CloudKitchens

201-500 employees

Provides shared kitchen spaces for delivery-only restaurants

Food & Agriculture
Data & Analytics

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
SQL
Marketing
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in product management or relevant experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Marketing or related field.
  • Experience owning products throughout their entire lifecycle, from inception to development, scale and sustaining.
  • Logistics, ecommerce, fulfillment experience a plus.
  • Experience working alongside engineering and design teams to create, develop and maintain durable products that satisfy customer needs.
  • Experience with product road mapping and go-to-market planning - with strong leadership and execution skills.
  • Data driven decision making with experience in SQL.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to summarize technical topics for executive audiences.
Responsibilities
  • Drive the roadmap and strategic direction for our Delivery team.
  • Own product lines for internal partners that look to manage their own delivery couriers, including routes, dispatch management, and intelligent fulfillment & routing.
  • Define and productize B2B products in the delivery space, including many of the suite of software above.
  • Extend our delivery products to support new product channels reliant on courier delivery - specifically Office & hub-based batched deliveries.
  • Own the roadmap and direction of our 3rd Party Logistics Marketplace product.
  • Develop a full understanding of the customer journey to identify opportunities for streamlined workflows and improved product experiences.
  • Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, international operations team, and sales to ensure the highest business impact is measured and achieved with the above programs.

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

11%

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.