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Barista - Williamsburg Brooklyn

Blank Street5 months ago
On-site
Part-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
$5-$16 Hourly
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Job Description

Position Overview

At Blank Street, we believe great coffee should be an everyday ritual. With shops across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Boston, DC, and London, we're the first-ever brand to offer affordable high-quality coffee. 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.

Key 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 (the eversys cameos and shotmasters) and product in the industry to prepare the tastiest drinks
  • Complete all training to ensures 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
  • Maintains 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
  • Participates 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

Required Qualifications

  • A friendly and enthusiastic team player with a passion for excellent customer service; you're always ready to make your customers' day
  • A reliable employee who is able to effectively manage time and priorities, including during busy rush periods where a sense of urgency is necessary
  • Passionate about creating delicious coffee and other cafe beverages
  • A strong independent problem solver with proven multi-tasking and communication skills
  • Someone who is curious, adaptable and always willing to learn
  • Comfortable working in a team or independently
  • Comfortable with cash-handling and maintaining store safety
  • Open to working in the following neighborhoods: Williamsburg, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill. DUMBO
  • 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.: 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 & Perks

  • $16.50-$17.50 /hour starting + tips
  • Barista accreditation/training program
  • Paid sick time
  • As a growing company we have opportunities for advancement for those interested

Required Skills

Cash Handling
Multitasking
Customer Service
Food Safety
Communication Skills
Problem Solving