Barista | Downtown Brooklyn, NY

Blank Street; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Barista in a new coffee shop opening in Downtown Brooklyn! This role is perfect for a friendly, enthusiastic team player who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and creating delicious coffee. You will be part of a dynamic team, ensuring every customer feels valued and appreciated. With a focus on quality and hospitality, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that encourages growth and development. If you love coffee and enjoy making people smile, this opportunity is ideal for you!

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

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or hospitality industry is essential.
• Must be 18+ years of age and able to lift 25+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and create a welcoming environment.
• Prepare high-quality coffee and beverages using advanced equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Coffee Equipment (Eversys Cameos and Shotmasters)

Job description

About Blank Street

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.

What's Brewing...

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.

Our Values

• Magic is in the Details: in everything we do we value attention to detail, going the extra mile & thinking about everything that makes a moment meaningful
• Move as One: We look for inclusive and respectful team members who strive to be the best team player & who over-communicates to ensure understanding
• “My House is your House” Hospitality: We look for individuals who welcome guests into the cafe the same way they would invite in a friend, who are obsessed with presentation, making sure our cafes are always clean and welcoming & who provide stellar service, even when things are busy or stressful

Who you are:

• 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

What you'll own:

• 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 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

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.: 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”).

Perks:

• $16.50-$17.50/hour starting + tips
• Barista accreditation and training program
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off (vacation)
• Tenure based wage increases
• As a growing company we have opportunities for advancement for those interested