A natural match if you have leadership experience in hospitality or coffee, and are comfortable with fast-paced environments in Boston.
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Original posting from Blank Street via Greenhouse
About Blank Street:
At Blank Street, we’re on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we’ve set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We’re motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Like the sound of this? Keep reading.
Add a Spark to the Ordinary...
At Blank Street, we’re reimagining the cafe experience, making high-quality coffee and matcha accessible and efficient. As a Shift Lead, you’ll play a key role in bringing our mission to life with your team. You’ll lead by example on the floor, ensure smooth operations during your shift, and create an environment where both customers and team members feel valued. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced settings, loves connecting with people, motivating their team, and is passionate about great hospitality.
Who We’re Looking For
Love for cafe culture and people
Friendly, open and approachable person who is able to work well with others
Strong knowledge of coffee and/or matcha
Solid multi-tasking skills
Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills
Passionate about delivering excellent hospitality to create a regular customer base
Able to work at a fast pace in high volume environments
Be an exemplary ambassador of our brand
Desire to foster growth with their team members
What You’ll Own
Craft beautiful coffee and matcha products
Provide exceptional hospitality to Blank Street customers
Support your GM and help train new employees to succeed at Blank Street, including ensuring that new team members are following all recipe on the menu and operational processes in the store
Open and close the the store safely and responsibly ensuring that all checklists are followed
Handle and solve customer issues that occur
Leads and support initiatives at the store level that increase foot traffic, new customers, daily sales, and operational profitability
Requirements
2+ years’ experience in a customer service leadership position (e.g. Shift Leader Shift Supervisor, Key Holder), preferably in hospitality, coffee, or beverage
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
Full Time: 30-40 hours per week, 4-5 days per week and must be able 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”)
Benefits & Perks
$19.50-$21.00/hour plus tips
$250 sign-on bonus (applied after 90 days of working)
A comprehensive Barista accreditation and training program
Tenure based paid time off
Commuter benefits
Sick time
1.5x pay on select holidays
Complimentary coffee and treats on shift
Free Blank Street swag
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities and expectations may change from time to time based on business needs, and Blank Street reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties at any time.