Barista | West Village & Chelsea Manhattan

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

Job summary

A popular café chain in New York is seeking friendly Baristas who are passionate about customer service. Responsibilities include preparing beverages, engaging customers, and maintaining a clean workspace. Part-time and full-time positions are available, with shifts including weekends. Competitive pay of $16.50-$17.50 per hour plus tips, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Barista accreditation and training program

Paid vacation time

Health benefits

Company coffee and swag

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Delight customers with engaging service.
• Prepare high-quality drinks using café equipment.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Participate in marketing initiatives to boost sales.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Job description

Barista | West Village & Chelsea Manhattan

New York City

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.

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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.

Our Values

• DREAM BIG: We embrace new possibilities and perspectives that go beyond the expected.
• START SMALL: We don’t wait for great things to happen - we take small steps that move us forward every day.
• MAKE SOMEONE’S DAY: We live to create moments of joy.
• MOVE AS ONE: We build better when we build together because the best customer experiences takes a team.

Who We’re Looking For

• 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 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
• Maintains Local Department of Health 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

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”).

Benefits and Perks

• $16.50-$17.50 per hour + tips
• Barista accreditation and training program
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding of the position and the general nature of the work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

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