Culinary Brand Manager

Cssmerge; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Cssmerge is seeking a creative strategist to lead brand development within an innovative robotics environment focused on food production. The role involves leveraging market research and consumer insights to craft actionable brand strategies that meet evolving demands. You will play a key role in defining brand concepts and guiding the culinary team towards successful product launches.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in brand strategy, particularly in the food sector, and possesses exceptional writing and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in brand strategy or marketing, ideally in food and restaurant.
• Ability to distill complex market dynamics into clear creative briefs.
• Experience in taking a brand from conception to launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept direction for each brand, define cuisine type, target customer.
• Drive competitive landscape research and produce menu direction.
• Coordinate digital onboarding into KitchenOS and POS.

Skills

Brand strategy

Marketing

Consumer insights

Strong writing skills

Data literacy

Job description

Who we are

Lab37 Robotics, is a technology company focused on the development and deployment of robots designed specifically for direct‑to‑customer food production. Our mission is to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative robotic solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver cutting‑edge products that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

What you’ll do

You're the person who answers: what brands should we be building, for whom, and why? You combine market research, consumer insight, and competitive analysis to identify brand opportunities — then translate those opportunities into clear, actionable briefs that the culinary and design team can execute against. You're the connective tissue between business strategy and creative output.

You're the person who answers: what test brands should we be building, for whom, and why? You combine market research, consumer insight, and competitive analysis to identify brand concepts worth prototyping on our robotic platform — then translate those concepts into clear, actionable briefs that the culinary and design team can execute against in R&D. You're the connective tissue between our robotics roadmap and the creative output that brings each test brand to life.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept direction for every brand: define cuisine type, target customer, and strategic positioning
• Drive competitive landscape research and produce menu direction — identify whitespace and define what dishes and components should exist
• Own the brand go/no‑go process — define criteria and make the call on what's worth building
• Write menu copy — translate the brand's culinary vision into consumer‑facing language
• Own menu structure, pricing, and PMIX modeling as brands move toward launch
• Coordinate digital onboarding into KitchenOS & POS; own the deployment checklist
• Drive launch and growth in the first 60 days — run proven playbook tactics while actively testing new ones
• Track brand performance; own the feedback loop back into strategy

What we are looking for

• 5+ years in brand strategy, marketing, or consumer insights — ideally in food and restaurant
• Strong writer and thinker: you can distill complex market dynamics into a clear creative brief
• Comfort with ambiguity: you're building brands in a fast‑moving, scrappy environment — not a corporate brand team
• Experience taking a brand from zero to launch (not just managing an existing brand)
• Data‑literate: you can pull insights from sales, ratings, and customer feedback to inform brand decisions
• Strong point of view on what makes a brand resonate — and the confidence to defend it

Why join us

• Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.
• Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
• Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.

What else you need to know

Our work environment is fast‑paced and dynamic, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and fun. We believe that a stimulating and enjoyable workplace is key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. At Lab37 Robotics, every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of food production, and we are committed to supporting our employees' growth and success.

Pay and benefits: We are looking for best in class for both talent and work ethic and provide benefits and pay to match.

Join us at Lab37 Robotics and be a part of a forward‑thinking company that's transforming the way the world approaches food.

The base salary range for this role is $115,000 - $150,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance‑based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full‑Time Exempt Employees)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance (short‑and‑long‑term).
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• Pet insurance discount.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Time Off policies:
• Discretionary vacation days
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time
• Paid Bereavement leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?