Barista
Ashby$222 - $3,333/year
Full Time
Entry Level & New Grad
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Hospitality, Food and Beverage, RetailIndustries
Requirements
- A friendly and enthusiastic team player with a passion for excellent customer service
- A reliable employee who is able to effectively manage time and priorities, including during busy rush periods
- Passionate about creating delicious coffee and other cafe beverages
- A strong independent problem solver with proven multi-tasking and communication skills
- Curious, adaptable, and always willing to learn
- Comfortable working in a team or independently
- Comfortable with cash-handling and maintaining store safety
- Proven people-person with a focus on providing amazing service experiences
- Customer-centric mindset
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a team environment
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 (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
- Maintains NYS 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
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.
Is this Barista role remote or onsite?
The position is onsite at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Woodbury, New York.
What skills are required for the Barista role?
Key skills include being a friendly team player with excellent customer service, time management during busy periods, multi-tasking, communication, cash-handling, and maintaining store safety.
What are Blank Street's company values?
The company values attention to detail ('Magic is in the Details'), being the best team player ('Move as One'), and hospitality ('My Home is your Home' Hospitality).
What makes a strong candidate for this Barista position?
Strong candidates are friendly team players passionate about customer service, reliable with time management and multi-tasking skills, customer-centric, and able to work independently or in a team.
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