Assistant Cafe Leader

Assistant Cafe Leader

Blue Bottle Coffee

Gramercy, 257 Park Ave S

Minimum base wage: $19.50/hr

Estimated base annual: $38,532

Estimated base weekly: $741/wk

Estimated base monthly: $3,211/mth

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, PTO, 401K

The Assistant Cafe Leader leads the team to consistently deliver great hospitality and coffee experiences, while ensuring accountability for cafe standards and business goals.

The Assistant Cafe Leader supports the Cafe Leader in managing ordering, inventory levels, and workflow to optimize the financial and operational success of their cafe. They are also invested in the training and development of their teammates and support a strong learning environment in the cafe, focusing on hospitality, product quality, and team development.

Our Assistant Cafe Leaders inspire our teams by living out our Guiding PrinciplesWelcome and Care for All, Raise the Bar, Build for Tomorrow, Simplify and Go, Grow Togetherevery day. They invite our team members, vendors, and guests to create community through coffee.

You are:

• A leader who loves coaching others and is patient and adaptive in helping learners of different styles and backgrounds succeed
• Someone who raises the bar and sets a high standard for themselves and others
• A superb communicator who imparts information effectively and delivers constructive feedback in a way that is effective and kind
• Someone who demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making skills; faces difficult situations with an open and positive attitude toward problem solving
• A collaborator who knows what obstacles to remove to simplify processes and get work accomplished; you stay nimble, communicate clearly, and show a bias towards action
• Dedicated to your team and your guestsyou understand and value empathy and use it to guide interactions on and off the job
• Passionate about the planet and creating a sustainable future for our people, the company, and our planet
• Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older

You will:

• Partner closely with the Cafe Leader to launch and drive all cafe and company initiatives
• Support all training, learning, and development activities for new and current team members
• Partner with the Cafe Leader to review financial reporting, identifying and driving changes needed to improve financial performance and business sustainability
• Place orders to keep optimal inventory levels of coffee, culinary items, and other supplies, ensuring that we are always able to meet the requests of our guests while minimizing waste
• Communicate our company values for a sustainable future to team members and inspire them to help Blue Bottle achieve our company-wide sustainability goals
• 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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications:

• 1 year working in a leadership role or experience leading a team, with a strong preference for coffee, food, and beverage
• Completed Blue Bottle's Barista Essentials 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
• Familiarity with online collaboration and organization tools including Google Docs
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Use of hands to reach, grip, turn and perform precision work
• As needed squat, bend, twist and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders
• Ability to lift, push/pull, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds
• As needed climb ladders, stairs, ramps and uneven floor and/or surfaces
• Ability to smell and taste
• Ability to listen and speak

A few benefits we offer:

• The approximate hourly pay for this position is $19.50 plus an average of $6 or more per hour in tips and an opportunity to also earn an additional $1 per hour if the cafe hits sales every month (paid out quarterly)
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Free drinks at any of our cafes
• Discounts on any Blue Bottle food items and merchandise

Location:

Blue Bottle Coffee is hiring for an Assistant Cafe Leader Position in Gramercy, New York City. Base pay starts at $19.5/hr.