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Chef Robotics

Chef Robotics

Software Development

San Francisco, California 24,657 followers

Chef’s mission is to empower humans by accelerating the advent of intelligent machines in the world

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At Chef we believe that AI’s biggest impact will be on the physical world, representing 90% of Global GDP. In the food industry, for example, in 2023 there were 1,137,000 jobs unfilled in food preparation and service (Bureau for Labor Statistics). These growing labor shortages are forcing food companies to leave millions of dollars on the table every year in unmet demand. As this pain becomes more acute, food companies are more aggressively seeking out alternatives, including off-shoring more and more parts of the food supply chain to other countries where there is more labor available; this of course comes with its own significant risks for the US. Chef Robotics offers a new way for food companies to overcome their labor shortage and increase production volume using AI-enabled robots that mimic the flexibility of humans. Chef allows companies to maximize revenue by meeting demand, while keeping the American food supply chain onshore. Chef's mission is to accelerate the advent of intelligent machines in the world to empower humans to do what humans do best.

Website
http://chefrobotics.ai
Industry
Software Development
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2019
Specialties
robotics, autonomous robots, automation, manufacturing, machine learning, computer vision, Robotics as a Service, food robotics, food automation, Embodied AI, Physical AI, AI enabled Robotics, food manufacturing automation, and intelligent robots

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Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software

The biggest problem in the food industry is a crushing labor shortage. In 2023 there were 1,137,000 jobs unfilled in food preparation and service (Bureau for Labor Statistics). These growing labor shortages are forcing food companies to leave millions of dollars on the table every year in unmet demand. As this pain becomes more acute, food companies are more aggressively seeking out alternatives, including off-shoring more and more parts of the food supply chain to other countries where there is more labor available; this of course comes with its own significant risks for the US. Chef is an AI enabled robot that slides onto existing production lines and acts like a human equivalent, picking and placing almost any ingredient, portion size, tray, and conveyor. Chef allows companies to maximize revenue by meeting demand, while keeping the American food supply chain onshore. Chef’s Systems also help reduce food wastage (and thus help food companies increase production yield).

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    200 Kansas St

    STE 204

    San Francisco, California 94103, US

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  • View organization page for Chef Robotics
    Chef Robotics

    24,657 followers

    We're welcoming Aditi Jain to Chef! Aditi joins our growing Marketing team, where she will spearhead content and events marketing along with other initiatives to help us scale our go-to-market activities. She's a B2B marketing expert with 5+ years of experience at AI, SaaS, and robotics companies. Welcome to the team, Aditi! #robotics #hiring #bayareajobs

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    Aditi Jain

    Product Marketing Enthusiast

    I’ve joined Chef Robotics as Marketing Manager 🚀 Here’s what got me: I’ve seen various robotics companies promise to automate “everything.” Chef picked just three hard problems in the food industry - labor shortages, food waste and variability, and production scalability - and actually solved them. The robots are operating at real food manufacturing plants with over 75 million meals assembled and an NSF certification earned. The challenge for me is interesting: how do you market technology that sounds futuristic but is already working? Most people still think food robotics is 5-10 years away, but it’s happening now. I’ll be figuring that out across brand, product marketing, and growth. And if you’re curious about robots that can handle your avocado without squishing it, check out https://lnkd.in/dYwZdKhi 🥑🤖 #Robotics #FoodTech #Foodmanufacturingsystems #Automationinfoodindustry

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    View profile for Pedro Sancha
    Pedro Sancha

    President, CEO & Director @ NSF

    Welcome to the future of food manufacturing. NSF has certified the first-ever AI-enabled food portioning robotic module to NSF/ANSI 169—a major milestone in how artificial intelligence and food safety are coming together on the production line. This breakthrough from Chef Robotics isn’t just about automation, it’s about intelligent collaboration. Their AI-powered robot works alongside people in real-time, meeting the highest standards for cleanability and food safety. We’re proud to support innovators who are using AI to reshape industries while protecting public health. This is where technology meets trust. #AIinFoodSafety #NSFCertified #ChefRobotics #FoodTech #PublicHealth #FutureOfFood #Innovation #NSF https://lnkd.in/guYmEK-5

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    Chef Robotics

    24,657 followers

    POV: You're a tray at the ILPRA booth at EATS last week. Jokes aside, we had an amazing time co-exhibiting with ILPRA at EATS Chicago! Our team enjoyed meeting new and existing customers across the food manufacturing space, from automation enthusiasts to long-time partners who’ve been using our robots to push the boundaries of what’s possible in food production. We’re excited to keep building and accelerating the advent of intelligent machines! #EATSChicago #foodmanufacturing #automation

  • View organization page for Chef Robotics
    Chef Robotics

    24,657 followers

    We're excited to welcome Edward Hillman to Chef! Edward joins our system engineering team with 5+ years of experience at Dexterity, Hendrick Motorsports, and Lockheed Martin. In his first weeks at Chef, Edward has hit the ground running, helping customers resolve issues onsite and deploying Chef robots at several customer sites. Interested in the work our support engineering team does? We're hiring! Check out our open systems support engineer role: https://lnkd.in/ghVfsPWQ #robotics #hiring #bayareajobs

    View profile for Edward Hillman
    Edward Hillman

    Robotics Engineer

    Exciting update! I’ve taken on a new challenge as a Systems Support Engineer at Chef Robotics! My three years at Dexterity Robotics provided me with deep expertise in AI robotics and system operations. Now, I'm looking forward to applying that knowledge directly to support Chef's customers. Chef Robotics is developing groundbreaking automation for food production, and I'm inspired to be on the front lines, helping our partners deploy, maintain, and get the most value from these intelligent systems utilizing precision sensing and advanced perception. I thrive on problem-solving and ensuring operational excellence. Want to chat about how we're changing the food industry? Feel free to connect! And check out the other talented folks we're looking to hire: https://lnkd.in/gX2Ahsej

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    What do Chef Robotics, Pickle Robot Company, Reflex Robotics, and Foxglove have in common? We were all named among The Information's 50 most promising startups of 2025—Chef was #3 in robotics! When we first started Chef, we were hyper-focused on solving the problem customers wanted us to solve, and it wasn't easy. But our customers motivated us to keep going through setback after setback (robots are hard). Today, Chef robots have completed over 73 million servings in production. If you buy a meal at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Costco, or Safeway, Chef robots likely made that meal! Soon, we hope to deploy robots not just in food manufacturing plants but also in day-to-day commercial kitchens. A big thanks to Rocket Drew, Jessica E. Lessin, and The Information for the recognition. We're especially proud that all selected startups are generating real revenue and delivering real impact across various industries today. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eBVrcn2f #robotics #ai #startups

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    Chef Robotics

    24,657 followers

    What do Chef Robotics, Pickle Robot Company, Reflex Robotics, and Foxglove have in common? We were all named among The Information's 50 most promising startups of 2025—Chef was #3 in robotics! When we first started Chef, we were hyper-focused on solving the problem customers wanted us to solve, and it wasn't easy. But our customers motivated us to keep going through setback after setback (robots are hard). Today, Chef robots have completed over 73 million servings in production. If you buy a meal at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Costco, or Safeway, Chef robots likely made that meal! Soon, we hope to deploy robots not just in food manufacturing plants but also in day-to-day commercial kitchens. A big thanks to Rocket Drew, Jessica E. Lessin, and The Information for the recognition. We're especially proud that all selected startups are generating real revenue and delivering real impact across various industries today. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eBVrcn2f #robotics #ai #startups

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    View profile for Marc Underwood
    Marc Underwood

    Director | Scaling Robotics Deployment & Support

    Interested in scaling robotics and AI in the food industry? Join us in San Francisco! We need a hands-on Systems Support Engineer to be a key link between our customers and our engineering team. You'd be onboarding meals, troubleshooting, and improving our cutting-edge robotic systems in the field. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love solving tough technical problems in physical AI space, apply now!

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    View profile for Jake Hall
    Jake Hall

    #TheManufacturingMillennial | Manufacturing | Automation | Skilled Trades | Keynote Speaker | Industry 4.0

    🎥 𝟒𝟎 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟒 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬! 🎥 Couldn't make it to EATS formerly Process Expo, and see some of the coolest food processing technology? 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐑! I checked out the show and got the coolest demos on camera! I condensed the videos so you can get a feel of walking the show floor right from your mobile device or computer! Got a question about a clip? Let me know in the comments and I'll do my best to answer! My personal favorite highlight from the show. The full production lines they ran on the show floor integrated dozens of different pieces of equipment from different vendors! You could watch from beginning to end how sliced pepperoni, blueberry danishes, and pet food are all produced. Thanks to Food Production Solutions Association and Messe Frankfurt GmbH for putting on a great show! #TheManufacturingMillennial #Automation #Manufacturing #Robotics #Food #FoodandBev

  • View organization page for Chef Robotics
    Chef Robotics

    24,657 followers

    We're lucky to have K.P. L. on the Chef team! KP joined us six months ago as an Applications Engineer and has since led ingredient testing, customer demos, and new customer deployments from start to finish. He brings application engineering and robotics experience from various companies, including the beverage startup Botrista. If you're passionate about robotics, the food industry, or deploying technology with a real-world impact, come join us! See our open roles at https://lnkd.in/g2J6g63b #roboticsjobs #bayareajobs #hiring

    View profile for K.P. L.
    K.P. L.

    Applications Engineer | Robotics, Deployment, & Customer Success

    I recently reached the six-month mark as an Applications Engineer at Chef Robotics. It’s been a rewarding opportunity to learn about the company’s technology, support customer deployments, and collaborate with a talented team. I often think back to my time at Botrista, Inc., where I gained valuable hands-on experience and saw firsthand how a robotics startup scales—experience that I’ve been able to bring to my work at Chef. Today, Chef robots have served 69 million meals in production for the food industry. With ongoing labor shortages and increasing demand for automation, it’s exciting to see how this technology is helping businesses operate more efficiently and allowing workers to focus on less repetitive tasks. We’re also growing our team! If you’re interested in robotics, automation, or helping reshape the food industry, Chef Robotics is hiring across several roles. https://lnkd.in/gjfapnkh I look forward to continuing to grow and support Chef’s mission in the months ahead.

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Funding

Chef Robotics 7 total rounds

Last Round

Series A

US$ 20.6M

Investors

Avataar Venture Partners Alumni Ventures + 11 Other investors
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