Full-Time Assistant Cafe Manager – Lower Manhattan
Job Description
ASSISTANT CAFE MANAGER
Variety Coffee Roasters is a New York specialty coffee roaster founded in 2008. Variety currently has 7 cafés in Manhattan and Brooklyn, as well as a roastery and training lab in East Williamsburg. At Variety, we believe that coffee should be fun. While we take our coffee seriously, we try not to take ourselves too seriously. Seriously.
Variety is invested in building a team that reflects the diversity of our hometown, NYC. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome to be exactly who they are, and we encourage applicants of every identity to consider joining us in living up to that commitment.
The Assistant Cafe manager is part of the leadership team overseeing the performance of their home store. The Assistant Cafe Manager will perform all management duties in the absence of the Cafe Manager. Whenever working on the floor, the ASM will help to oversee coffee quality, customer service expectations, cultural alignment, and cleanliness of their cafe.
RESPONSIBILITIES
– Leadership –
Cultivate a healthy and fun work environment in line with Variety’s values
Lead by example in all aspects of customer service (warmth, quality, speed)
Encourage top quality coffee preparation from others while on bar
Maintain a positive attitude
Work in concert with management to meet coffee quality and customer service goals
Set a high example of cleanliness in the store and in general for other baristas
Ensure the cafe is NYCDOH ready 365 days a year
– Manager’s Right Hand –
Covering all cafe management duties when the manager is not available or not working including ordering, scheduling and communication with the home office
Working with manager to regularly share leadership workload
Fielding Questions/concerns from staff and customers
Other tasks and duties as needed
REQUIREMENTS
Flexible Schedule / Open availability including weekends, evenings, last minute shift coverage, and special events as needed.
Punctuality
A demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Hourly pay starting at $18/hour
Medical, vision and dental care coverage beginning 90 days after with 50% employer contribution
Pre-tax transit spending benefits
How to Apply
To apply, please send a resumé and brief introduction to: jobs@varietycoffeeroasters.com.600 total views, 1 today