Barista | Downtown Brooklyn

Blank Street • New York, NY

244d • $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. 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.

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, 3 days of availability required and must be available to work 2 peak days (Peak days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
• Full Time: 30-40 hours per week, 4-5 days of availability required and must be available to work 2 peak days (Peak days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
• Weekend and holiday availability preferred.
• You must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Delight our customers with consistent, welcoming and engaging customer service, taking the opportunity to turn every customer into a regular.
• Work within a world-class coffee program using the best coffee equipment and product in the industry to prepare the tastiest drinks.
• Complete all training to ensure proper measures are in place to achieve the correct handling of food and beverage to retain its freshness and quality.
• Have systems in place to avoid wastage of product with both food and beverage, following and adjusting par levels where needed in line with business peaks and lows.
• Maintain NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH) standards at all times.
• Full and complete knowledge and adherence to all product, service and brand training playbooks.
• Participate in all initiatives with the Operations and marketing teams to increase foot traffic, new customers, daily sales, and operational profitability and develop a loyal neighborhood customer base.

Benefits

• $16.50-$17.50/hour starting + tips.
• Barista accreditation/training program.
• Paid sick time.
• Opportunities for advancement for those interested.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees