Barista | Downtown Brooklyn, NY

Blank Street • New City, NY

277d • $16 - $17

About The Position

At Blank Street, we believe that rituals matter and that great rituals make your life better. With coffee shops across the US and UK, we are working to transform the high street grab-and-go coffee transaction into an experience that is higher in quality, hospitality, and joy. Blank Street is opening a new coffee shop in Downtown Brooklyn, located at One Boerum Place! Baristas at Blank Street must be able to work independently, while also thriving in a team environment. The right person for this role is a proven people-person, taking pride in giving amazing service experiences. You are customer centric and believe in serving a carefully curated menu with passion and precision, making every effort to give your customers exactly what they need, every day, in their way. This position will be a part of the new store opening team and play a large part in the launch of One Boerum Place. The expected business operating hours of this location are Monday - Sunday 6am to 7pm. Depending on the shift, this role will be scheduled as early as 5am and as late as 8pm.

Requirements

• Experience in the customer service or hospitality industry
• 18+ years of age
• Able to lift 25+ lbs, and to stand for long periods of time
• Availability that meets the needs of our cafes (Part Time: 15-25 hours per week, Full Time: 30-40 hours per week)
• Must be available to work 2 peak days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Weekend and holiday availability preferred
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Delight customers with consistent, welcoming and engaging customer service, turning every customer into a regular.
• Work within a world-class coffee program using the best coffee equipment to prepare drinks.
• Complete all training to ensure proper handling of food and beverage to retain freshness and quality.
• Implement systems to avoid wastage of product, following and adjusting par levels as needed.
• Maintain NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH) standards at all times.
• Have full knowledge and adherence to all product, service and brand training playbooks.
• Participate in initiatives with Operations and Marketing teams to increase foot traffic, new customers, daily sales, and operational profitability.

Benefits

• $16.50-$17.50/hour starting + tips
• Barista accreditation and training program
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off (vacation)
• Tenure based wage increases
• Opportunities for advancement for those interested

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees