What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barista | Harvard Square Boston position at Blank Street?
About Blank Street
At Blank Street, we believe that rituals matter, and that great rituals make your life better. With coffee shops across the US and UK, we are working to transform the high street grab-and-go coffee transaction into an experience that is higher in quality, hospitality, and joy.
What's Brewing...
Baristas at Blank Street must be able to work independently, while also thriving in a team environment. The right person for this role is a proven people-person, taking pride in giving amazing service experiences. You are customer centric and believe in serving a carefully curated menu with passion and precision, making every effort to give your customers exactly what they need, every day, in their way.
Our Values
Magic is in the Details : We value attention to detail in everything we do. We're always thinking about the small things that make a moment meaningful.
Move as One : We value people who strive to be the best team player, not individual stars.
My Home is your Home" Hospitality : We look for individuals who treat others the same way they'd treat a guest in their home. We care about presentation, hospitality, and having fun even when things are stressful.
Who you are :
A friendly and enthusiastic team player with a passion for excellent customer service; you're always ready to make your customers' day
A reliable employee who is able to effectively manage time and priorities, including during busy rush periods where a sense of urgency is necessary
Passionate about creating delicious coffee and other cafe beverages
A strong independent problem solver with proven multi-tasking and communication skills
Someone who is curious, adaptable and always willing to learn
Comfortable working in a team or independently
Comfortable with cash-handling and maintaining store safety
What you'll own :
Delight our customers with consistent, welcoming and engaging customer service, taking the opportunity to turn every customer into a regular
Work within a world-class coffee program using the best coffee equipment (the eversys cameos and shotmasters) and product in the industry to prepare the tastiest drinks
Complete all training to ensures proper measures are in place to achieve the correct handling of food and beverage to retain its freshness and quality
Have systems in place to avoid wastage of product with both food and beverage, following and adjusting par levels where needed in line with business peaks and lows
Maintains Local Department of Health standards at all times
Full and complete knowledge and adherence to all product, service and brand training playbooks
Participates in all initiatives with the Operations and marketing teams to increase foot traffic, new customers, daily sales, and operational profitability and develop a loyal neighborhood customer base
Requirements :
Experience in the customer service or hospitality industry
18 years of age
Able to lift 25 lbs, and to stand for long periods of time
Availability that meets the needs of our cafes
Part Time : 15-25 hours per week, 3 days of availability required and must be available to work 2 peak days (Peak days : Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Full Time : 30-40 hours per week, 4-5 days of availability required and must be available to work 2 peak days (Peak days : Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Weekend and holiday availability preferred
You must be authorized to work in the U.S. : upon acceptance of a job offer and completion of the Form I-9 with acceptable documents, Blank Street will provide the federal government with employees' Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. (a process known as "E-Verify").
Perks :
15.50-$16.50 per hour tips
Barista accreditation and training program
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time, based on eligibility
Health benefits, based on eligibility
Blank Street coffee and swag
As a growing company we have opportunities for advancement for those interested
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