Cafe Associate

Cafe Associate

Mad Nice Coffee delivers the modern coffee experience by reinventing everyday rituals—one stupid good coffee, one hand-rolled sourdough bagel at a time. We're more than a coffee shop; we're a cultural touchstone: a beloved daily habit, a hub for creativity and connection, and a beacon of thoughtful hospitality. At Heirloom Hospitality Group, our purpose is "Cultivating Relationships & Experiences through the Fanatical Pursuit of Enlightened Hospitality." We are dedicated to creating an environment that promotes creativity, passion, and a genuine sense of community.

These values drive our pursuit of excellence and form the foundation of our work culture.

• Consistently care about the smallest details
• Be kind, be happy
• Own it with pride
• Willingness to learn and teach
• Every Second Counts

Qualifications:

• Customer Service Experience: Providing top-notch, personalized service with a goal of driving guest loyalty.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication with experience tailoring our communication to a variety of audience.
• Sales Skills: Strong persuasion, negotiation, and closing skills tailored to a discerning clientele.
• Taste & Aesthetics: An eye for quality, elegance, and an appreciation for the finer things. Ability to help make recommendations from our curated selection.
• Professional Presentation: Maintaining a polished appearance, demeanor, and etiquette consistent with a luxury brand image.
• Adaptability: Ability to cater to a diverse client's need and preference while thinking outside the box and being willing to make quick decisions that respect brand operating standards and our guests' preferences.
• Patience: Understanding that luxury sales might involve longer decision-making processes.
• Digital Proficiency: Familiarity with e-commerce platforms, social media and how to engage in online sales and order management.
• Local Market Awareness: Familiarity with the local culture and consumer trends, ability to provide feedback and these insights to drive sales strategies and/or product recommendations.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Café Culture Experience: A respect and understanding for the art of brewing coffee and tea, whether it's the meticulousness of a pour-over or the skills required to create latte art. The ability to discern between different types of coffees, preparation methods, and up-to-date with the latest trends in coffee culture. Café culture is not just about coffee, it's about ambiance. You must have the ability to blend décor, music, lighting and overall environment.

Food Experience: Experience and understanding the intricacies of preparing, packaging, and selling food items specifically for guests to enjoy on and offsite. Experience in high volume managing the timing and delivery to guests during peak business hours. Demonstrated attention to detail ensuring all orders and checked and re-checked for accuracy.

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Coffee beverage preparation including espresso-based drinks including specialty lattes.
• Food safety monitoring including prepping and serving product in accordance with the Michigan Food Code.
• Opening & Closing duties including but not limited to stocking, orders, inventory, end of shift cleaning and pre-shift stocking to par levels and preparing for service.
• Ordering inventory from multiple vendors and suppliers along with coordinating with Heirloom direct report on certain hand selected items.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regular guests, ensuring their preferences are logged and recognized during subsequent visits.
• Handing and resolving consumer complaints or concerns in a professional manner and in accordance with Heirloom SOPs.
• Cash handling and operating point of sale system accounting for all product sold.
• Collaborating with management team on pre-post shift log notes, financial, and inventory reports daily.
• Managing digital ordering platform for Take-Home orders being placed and picked up by guests or third parties.
• Assisting with display setup and merchandising of retail items.
• Engaging in marketing or promotional activities such as special offers or holiday activations.
• Stocking perishable products and providing on-the-fly inventory levels to culinary teams.

Compensation Details:

Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dining Discounts

Required Skills:

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Creativity

Time Management

Relationship Building

Conflict Resolution

Culinary Knowledge

Sales Strategy Development