Barista & Shift Lead for Richmond and Putney | Internal Recruitment

Job description

About Blank Street At Blank Street, we believe great coffee should be an everyday ritual. With shops across London, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Boston and DC, we’re the first-ever brand to offer affordable high-quality coffee. Blank Street originated in an effort to change the specialty coffee status quo. Starting with small-format shops and continuing with a limited menu and top-of-the-line tech, we’ve always been focused on simplifying the coffee experience. We partner with amazing local vendors and brands, and have some of the best baristas out there on our team. Love coffee and customer service? Keep reading. 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 : in everything we do we value attention to detail, going the extra mile & thinking about everything that makes a moment meaningful Move as One : We look for inclusive and respectful team members who strive to be the best team player & who over-communicates to ensure understanding “My House is your House” Hospitality : We look for individuals who welcome guests into the cafe the same way they would invite in a friend, who are obsessed with presentation, making sure our cafes are always clean and welcoming & who provide stellar service, even when things are busy or 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 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 shot masters ) and products in the industry to prepare the tastiest drinks Complete all training to ensure 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 Adhere to Health and Safety Regulations and Food Safety 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 neighbourhood customer base