Shift Leader | Midtown East Manhattan at Blank Street

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

19.5

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Coffee Knowledge, Teamwork, Decision Making, Multi-tasking, Interpersonal Communication, Problem Solving, Fast-paced Work, Training, Operations Management, Marketing, Sales, Cleaning Duties, Brand Ambassadorship, Customer Engagement, Positive Attitude

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

About Blank Street: At Blank Street, we’re on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we’ve set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We’re motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Like the sound of this? Keep reading. Start Something Extraordinary… 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. Who We’re Looking For Love for cafe culture and people Friendly, open and approachable person who is able to work well with others Strong knowledge of coffee and equipment is a must Strong decision making and multi-tasking skills Strong interpersonal communication skills Passionate about delivering excellent customer connections to create a regular customer base Able to work at a fast pace in high volume environments Be an exemplary ambassador of our brand to new neighborhoods What You’ll Own Craft beautiful coffee products and serve all Blank Street customers with energy, warmth, and empathy Support your GM and our Training Team to help train new employees to succeed at Blank Street, including ensuring that new team members are following all recipe and training for menu items and processes and that they are in correct uniform, are upbeat and vibes are positive Open and close the location safely and responsibly (Key holder) and ensure that cleaning duties for the store are followed at the beginning, during and end of the shift Positive and solution focused handling of any minor customer issue At a store level, leads 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 for your store Requirements New York City Food protection certificate (DOH card) 2+ years’ experience in a customer service leadership position 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 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) Availability to work between 6:30 am and 9:00 pm Weekend and holiday availability preferred You must be authorized to work in the U.S.: upon acceptance of a job offer and completion of the Form I-9 with acceptable documents, Blank Street will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. (a process known as ”E-Verify”). Benefits and Perks $19.50/ per hour + tips Barista accreditation and training program Paid sick time Paid vacation time, based on eligibility Health benefits, based on eligibility Blank Street coffee and swag As a growing company we have opportunities for advancement for those interested

Responsibilities

The Shift Leader will craft coffee products and serve customers with energy and empathy while supporting the General Manager in training new employees. They will also handle customer issues positively and lead initiatives to increase foot traffic and sales.