Shift Supervisor at Blue Bottle Coffee

Los Angeles, California, United States

Blue Bottle Coffee Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Hospitality, Food & BeverageIndustries

Requirements

  • Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older
  • 6 months to 1 year of supervisory experience or experience in team leadership
  • Completed Blue Bottle Academy’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 for your specific role, or will obtain it

Responsibilities

  • Possess comprehensive knowledge of Cafe expenditures and actively contribute to sales growth initiatives
  • Support ongoing operations and continuous improvement within the cafe through the assigned operational area of focus, ensuring the right routines, processes, and tools are in place
  • Oversee service flow to uphold optimal levels of safety, cleanliness, quality, and efficiency
  • Execute essential operational support duties such as ordering, receiving, and managing inventory
  • Follow the Leader on Duty process and checklists by strategically deploying staff, overseeing breaks, and ensuring exceptional hospitality and adherence to Blue Bottle's standards for beverage and food preparation
  • Facilitate the onboarding and training of new team members, ensuring seamless integration into the team
  • Assume responsibility for cash handling and daily deposits
  • Promptly address guest concerns within the Cafe
  • Report incidents of illness and injury as per protocol
  • Provide guidance to team members on new menu offerings and operational procedures
  • Lead efforts to achieve company-wide sustainability objectives, actively engaging your team in these initiatives
  • Consistently prepare and serve beverages and food items to the highest quality standards
  • Take charge of supervising high-performing team members
  • Demonstrate exemplary behavior as a role model for your team members, consistently setting high standards and continuously striving for improvement, leading with Omotenashi in mind
  • Foster a culture of curiosity and ongoing learning, participating in tastings, cuppings, and training sessions to deepen your understanding of coffee
  • Ensure compliance with company standards and safety protocols, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through constructive feedback and support to promote a safe and respectful workplace environment

Skills

Leadership
Customer Service
Inventory Management
Cash Handling
Staff Training
Onboarding
Sales Growth
Operations Management
Hospitality
Food Safety
Cleanliness Standards
Service Flow

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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