Barista
Ashby$222 - $3,333/year
Full Time
Entry Level & New Grad
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food and Beverage, Hospitality, RetailIndustries
Requirements
- Experience in the customer service or hospitality industry
- 18+ years of age
- Able to lift 25+ lbs and stand for long periods of time
- Availability that meets cafe needs: Part-time (15-25 hours/week, 3 days including 2 peak days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday); Full-time (30-40 hours/week, 4-5 days including 2 peak days); weekend and holiday availability preferred
- Authorized to work in the U.S
- Friendly and enthusiastic team player with passion for excellent customer service
- Reliable with ability to manage time, priorities, and urgency during busy periods
- Passionate about creating coffee and cafe beverages
- Strong independent problem solver with multi-tasking and communication skills
- Curious, adaptable, and willing to learn
- Comfortable working in a team or independently
- Comfortable with cash-handling and maintaining store safety
Responsibilities
- Delight customers with consistent, welcoming, and engaging customer service to turn them into regulars
- Prepare drinks using world-class coffee program, equipment (Eversys Cameos and Shotmasters), and products
- Complete all training to ensure proper food and beverage handling for freshness and quality
- Implement systems to avoid product wastage, adjusting par levels based on business peaks and lows
- Maintain NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH) standards at all times
- Demonstrate full knowledge and adherence to all product, service, and brand training playbooks
- Participate in operations and marketing initiatives to increase foot traffic, new customers, sales, profitability, and build a loyal customer base
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary for the Barista position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Where is the Barista position located?
The position is located in Midtown Manhattan.
What skills are required for the Barista role?
Key skills include passion for excellent customer service, ability to multitask and manage time during rush periods, coffee preparation expertise, independent problem-solving, and cash-handling with store safety knowledge.
What is the company culture like at Blank Street?
Blank Street values attention to detail ('Magic is in the Details'), teamwork ('Move as One'), and hospitality ('My Home is your Home'), fostering a team environment where baristas work independently yet collaboratively with a focus on customer service and fun.
What makes a strong candidate for the Barista position?
Strong candidates are friendly team players passionate about customer service and coffee, reliable multitaskers with a sense of urgency, adaptable learners comfortable working independently or in teams, and skilled in cash-handling and safety.
Blank Street
Specialty coffee shop with efficient service
About Blank Street
Blank Street provides a unique coffee shop experience by offering high-quality coffee and food at affordable prices. The company started with a small coffee cart in Brooklyn and has since expanded to major cities like New York, London, Boston, and Washington, D.C. Their product offerings include specialty coffees sourced from around the world and fresh, locally-sourced food. Customers can enjoy a quick yet premium experience, thanks to the efficiency of their small locations that help keep costs down. Blank Street differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on customer convenience through technology, such as their app that allows for ordering ahead, customizing drinks, and participating in loyalty programs. They also prioritize employee satisfaction by paying baristas above-market wages. The goal of Blank Street is to redefine the coffee shop experience by combining quality, affordability, and exceptional service, making it a significant player in the specialty coffee market.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$50.6MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees