Job Description

We’re looking for an ambitious, energetic and amazing lead barista to join our team full time to manage a super cute cafe connected to a unisex fashion boutique in North Williamsburg Brooklyn. Take out only, no dine in, no preparing food. 

Our ideal candidate has a true passion for the art of specialty coffee, outstanding customer service and engagement with the local community. They are outgoing, mature, punctual, and take great care in attention to detail. If you’re into fashion, its a plus but not a requirement. 

We are a small team that works closely and we want to keep a family feel within our little operation. 

You will:

• Work directly with the owner/designer of the cafe/brand to plan out the overall success of the cafe, as well provide input on creative and business ideas. Your input will be valued here 

• Be a leader. Build, develop, inspire, and retain an incredible team, regularly giving and receiving positive and constructive feedback and coaching your baristas to develop and be their best.

• Ensure every guest at your shop has a wonderfully hospitable experience, and continually find ways to coach your team to go above and beyond in exceeding guest expectations

• Drive strong and ever improving financial performance of your shop, finding ways to expand the reach of your shop and be as efficient as possible in doing it.

• Creatively engage your community, Deepening relationships with regular guests and welcoming first timers!

• Ensure we always meet our high standards of quality and deliciousness for every drink and food item served in our shop, through regular tasting and help from other team members.

• Oversee all ordering including coffee, milk, pastries, inventory, etc. ensuring that we are always able to meet the requests of our guests while never wasting anything

• You are able to balance both the big picture and the minute details in shaping and leading the strategy for your shop and driving excellent day-to-day operations at the same time.

Requirements 

• Must have at least 3+years of experience in specialty coffee shop setting. (dialing in espresso, latte art, various methods of brewing)

• Must have at least 2 years of Management experience

• Comfortable working both alone and with others in medium volume/fast paced situations.

• Flexible schedule and weekend availability. 

• A passion for hospitality and engaging with others.

• Communicate with confidence and kindness.

• Friendly attitude, strong work ethic, and an eye for cleanliness and organization.

• NYC Food Safety Handlers Certificate or Food Protection Certificate is a BIG plus or you will be expected to get one within the first 2 months.

• Maintain calibration and necessary cleaning of all coffee-related equipment

• Maintain an orderly and clean coffee station, per NYC DoH standards at all times

What You Can Expect

• Highest Salary in the Business. With quarterly bonuses based on sales goals. There will never be a cap on the amount of money you can earn here. Your ambition will be supported. 

• Two weeks paid vacation after the first year.

• Extensive training and guidance and support to make your experience working with us as positive and fulfilling as possible.
• An entirely new set of skills when it comes to the customer service experience, community engagement as well business development.  
• Room for ever expanding growth with an amazing company of creative and passionate people. We do not believe in limits.
• Learn, work and grow in entrepreneurship and personal development. Oh and learn the fashion industry (if you want)
• A generous clothing allowance for all seasons

How to Apply

Job Categories: Manager. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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