Shift Lead - Seaport at Blue Bottle Coffee

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Hospitality, Food and BeverageIndustries

Requirements

6 months - 1 year of supervisory experience or experience leading a team
Completed Blue Bottle’s Barista training and validation program or will complete it within 90 days post-hire
Existing Food Safety Certification required for the state you will be working in and your specific role, or will obtain it within 30 days post-hire
Basic math and computer skills
A flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older

Responsibilities

Be a role model to your fellow team members, setting the standard for everything you do—and striving constantly to do it better
Lead your shift by ensuring the right people are in the right places and that the team is giving exceptional hospitality and executing every beverage and food item according to Blue Bottle standards
Assist with training new hires and training current team members on new beverage and food offerings
Guide completion of operational tasks and adherence to Blue Bottle standards and safety guidelines
Provide timely and consistent feedback to your team to inspire continuous improvement in workflow, hospitality, and product quality
Lead your team in actively working to reach our company-wide sustainability goals
Continuously cultivate your own curiosity and knowledge of coffee through in-house tastings, cuppings, and trainings
Prepare delicious beverages and food to quality standards
Promote a safe and respectful working environment
Uphold and follow all health, food safety, and safety guidelines

Skills

team leadership

hospitality

coffee preparation

training

operational tasks

sustainability

customer service

food safety

Blue Bottle Coffee

Specialty coffee roaster and retailer

About Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee specializes in roasting and selling high-quality coffee beans and brewing equipment, primarily in the United States. The company focuses on providing freshly roasted coffee, emphasizing single-origin beans that highlight unique flavors from specific regions. Customers can purchase products directly from the website or physical locations, and they also offer a subscription service for regular deliveries of coffee. This model allows Blue Bottle Coffee to cater to individual coffee lovers and specialty coffee shops while ensuring a steady revenue stream. Their commitment to quality and sustainable sourcing practices sets them apart from competitors in the specialty coffee market.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2002Year Founded

$132MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision for eligible employees on day one

401(k)

Free drinks at any of our cafes and a complimentary bag of beans to take home each week

Discounts on any Blue Bottle food items and merchandise

Paid Time Off

Risks

Competitors like Diamond Brew threaten market share in instant coffee segment.

Cultural differences in Southeast Asia may impact brand acceptance.

New product introductions may alienate traditional Blue Bottle customers.

Differentiation

Blue Bottle offers single-origin beans for unique regional flavor profiles.

The company provides both direct-to-consumer sales and subscription services.

Blue Bottle emphasizes sustainable sourcing and high-quality, freshly roasted coffee.

Upsides

Expansion into Las Vegas and Singapore increases brand visibility and customer base.

Craft Instant Coffee aligns with growing instant coffee trend in Asia.

Collaboration with BTR Nation taps into functional foods trend for health-conscious consumers.

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