General Manager
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
Cafe Managers are integral to the success of Blank Street by taking full ownership of their four walls. Cafe Managers are accountable for training all team members, leading from the front on facilities, product and customer service expectations, conducting proper inventory management, practicing effective performance management of team members, hiring and developing great talent, business growth and improvement. Cafe Managers may also support light project work directed at growing the overall business and their individual skills.
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.
What You'll Own
People - Deeply care for and coach your team
Create a motivating and engaging culture in your teamConsistently celebrate, train, coach and mentor your teamStep in to cover scheduling gaps or time off in the store scheduleCreate and publish staff schedules according to state and local labor lawsReview and approve timecards and paid time off requests in a timely manner ensuring your team is paid accurately and on timeRecruit super star talent in collaboration with the People TeamOversee and validate the quality of training being executed by your Shift Leads, providing feedback and coaching where neededEnsure coffee accreditations are handled on time for new employees in line with company standardsWork to maintain the very best team engagement scoresProduct - Execute our product mix flawlessly
Be a brand ambassador - have a thorough understanding of what makes Blank Street's products unique and differentiated with the ability to communicate it to customers and teammates, inspiring them to fall in love with Blank StreetMaintain food and beverage quality standards across your store and ensure recipes are executed accurately and consistently by your teamOwn all ordering, vendor relations, waste management, inventory counts and general compliance of our Inventory Management SystemSpend 50-70% of your week leading by example behind the bar through customer service and production of technically excellent food and beverage productsPhysical Space - Ensure true operational and brand excellence
Ensure the safety, cleanliness and presentation of your location in line with company policiesPromote an environment that is set up for success by solving any facilities, maintenance, and pest control issues quickly and efficientlyMaintain operational excellence achieving company standard scores and above via our auditing platformPerformance - Be the best at what you do
Develop meaningful ties with neighborhood businesses and people to help grow local brand loyaltyMotivate your team to provide exceptional serviceCelebrate positive customer feedback and investigate negative comments to ensure we are listening and adjusting where necessaryBe a champion of your store's financial performance and peak business throughputGrow your store AOV, meet sales goals through creative initiatives and gain team buy in to share the same visionEnsure your location meets operations and product quality audit standards, quickly action any feedback to improveLook for ways to continuously develop your leadership, training and coaching skillsStay current on company tools, processes and communicationCollaborate with other Managers across Blank Street to share best practices and build communityAttend all trainings and department meetings designed to support your development or performanceWhat You'll Bring
4+ years of experience managing and leading single-store unit operations in high growth hospitality or consumer brandsExperience hiring, developing and managing hospitality teamsExperience managing inventory and supply chain orderingLove for coffee and customer serviceExperience working in a unionized environment is a plusStrong knowledge of specialty coffee, espresso and equipment is a mustStrong decision making and multi-tasking skillsStrong interpersonal communication skillsAvailability Requirements :
Full Time : 45 hours per week, 5 days of availability required and must be available to work 2 peak days (usually weekend days, weekend as described as Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Perks :
Competitive SalaryQuarterly bonus programMedical, Dental, and Vision coveragePaid sick timePaid Time off + Company holidaysA whole lot of Blank Street swag & coffee