Barista | Midtown Manhattan

Blank Street

2mo ago

Job
Part-time
Entry Level
Hospitality & Retail
Manhattan
Quick Apply

AI generated summary

You need customer service experience, weekend availability, and the ability to work in Midtown Manhattan. Must be 18+, lift 25+ lbs, and work peak days. Passion for coffee and team player attitude required.
You will delight customers with engaging service, prepare top-notch coffee, ensure food/beverage quality, manage inventory levels, maintain health standards, and contribute to business growth initiatives.

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”).
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
Open to working in the following neighborhoods: Williamsburg, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill. DUMBO

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

Application Process

Application Review
Hiring Manager In Person Interview
Offer

FAQs

What qualities are important for a Barista at Blank Street?

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.

What is the main focus for a Barista at Blank Street?

Baristas at Blank Street focus on providing customer-centric service and serving a carefully curated menu with passion and precision.

How should a Barista at Blank Street approach customer interactions?

Baristas at Blank Street should make every effort to give customers exactly what they need, every day, in their way.

Blank Street

Great coffee, for everyone

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

201-500

Employees

2020

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in the summer of 2020, Blank Street was born from the idea that great coffee should not come at a premium. We’re investing in the right things — better coffee, great baristas, local vendors and better value for our neighbors.