Shift Lead | Brooklyn

Blank Street
Brooklyn, NY
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level hospitality leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for coffee culture.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior leadership experience in coffee or hospitality environments and a strong customer service background
    — “2+ years’ experience in a customer service leadership position (e.g. Shift Leader Shift Supervisor, Key Holder), preferably in hospitality, coffee, or beverage”
  • Individuals who enjoy fostering team growth and creating memorable customer experiences
    — “Desire to foster growth with their team members”
  • Professionals who are comfortable with high-volume operations and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously
    — “Able to work at a fast pace in high volume environments”

Things to consider

  • Must be available to work 2 peak days per week, which are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
    — “must be able to work 2 peak days (peak days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday)”
  • The role requires physical stamina, including lifting 25+ lbs and standing for long periods
    — “Able to lift 25+ lbs, and to stand for long periods of time”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific examples of training and mentoring employees in your resume and interview responses
    — “Support your GM and help train new employees to succeed at Blank Street”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage and resolve customer issues effectively
    — “Handle and solve customer issues that occur”
  • Showcase your experience with operational checklists and safety protocols during store operations
    — “Open and close the store safely and responsibly ensuring that all checklists are followed”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • leading by example
  • ensuring smooth operations
  • creating a positive environment
Typical background
customer service leadershiphospitality experience

Skills & requirements

Required

LeadershipCustomer ServiceTeam ManagementMulti-taskingInterpersonal Communication

Preferred

Coffee And Matcha Knowledge

Stack & domain

CoffeeMatchaMulti-taskingInterpersonal CommunicationHospitalityTraining New EmployeesOpening And Closing StoresHandling Customer IssuesLeading InitiativesLifting 25+ LbsStanding For Long PeriodsLeadershipTeamworkCustomer ServiceProblem-solvingCommunicationMotivationAdaptabilityAttention To DetailFood And BeverageRetail

About the role

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 

$21.00/hour plus tips

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.

Source: Blank Street careers (Greenhouse)

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