About the job
Join Our Mission at Hotplate
At Hotplate, we empower aspiring food entrepreneurs to launch and grow their local food businesses without the need for a traditional brick-and-mortar establishment.
The conventional restaurant model has significant barriers; it often demands over six figures in startup costs and incurs high ongoing expenses. Alarmingly, two-thirds of restaurants and bakeries close within their first year.
A new wave of culinary entrepreneurs is emerging, with chefs and bakers now operating from home kitchens, shared commissaries, or mobile setups. They harness the power of social media, particularly Instagram, and largely rely on pre-order models. This innovative approach yields profit margins between 50-80%, significantly surpassing the typical 5% margin associated with traditional restaurants.
Unfortunately, existing e-commerce solutions are ill-suited for food sales. Without Hotplate, culinary entrepreneurs struggle with a mix of DMs, Google Forms, Square, and Shopify. This diversion of focus from business growth to logistics hampers their success.
We proudly support top pop-ups recognized by leading publications like the New York Times, Infatuation, and Eater, reaching over 5,000 businesses and disbursing $80M on our platform. Yet, this is just the beginning of our journey.
By creating essential tools for this next generation of food entrepreneurs, we aim to transform the food industry, enhance its diversity, and improve accessibility, allowing anyone with a passion for food to start their own venture.
To learn more about whether Hotplate aligns with your values, explore our perspectives on hiring, fundraising, and our core values.
Your Role as a Full Stack Engineer
In this position, you'll develop comprehensive features that significantly enhance the operational efficiency of numerous chefs and bakers. Your work will span a diverse range of responsibilities, from designing scalable systems and infrastructure to creating chef-centric features that empower our users to thrive.

