Part-Time

Team Member

Rook Coffee

Rook Coffee

51-200 employees

Specialty coffee roaster and retail chain

Compensation Overview

$19 - $22/hr

Red Bank, NJ, USA

In Person

Category
Food Service & Hospitality (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • The candidate must be willing to work at Rook for a minimum of six months.
  • The candidate must have weekend availability.
  • The candidate must have a positive mental attitude and outlook on life.
  • The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, genuine personality.
  • The candidate must have at least three months of experience as a barista or in an equivalent fast-paced restaurant or retail customer service role.
  • The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • The candidate must be able to function as part of a cohesive team.
  • The candidate must be able to lift or move a minimum of 45 pounds.
  • The candidate must remain calm and organized during peak, high-intensity business hours.
  • The candidate must be able to stand for an extended period of time.
Responsibilities
  • Brew coffee and cold brew beverages for customers while following product recipes and quality standards.
  • Handle and prepare pastries and other food items.
  • Maintain a neat and orderly workspace and store environment.
  • Maintain high standards for food and workplace safety.
  • Create and maintain a welcoming and fair work environment for customers and coworkers.
  • Deliver customer service and build strong customer relationships by fully executing the GRINDS service model.
  • Serve as the store point of contact in the absence of the store manager and manager-in-training, including opening or closing the store, holding building keys, counting and auditing cash, preparing the daily cash deposit, facilitating daily tasks, and resolving customer conflicts.

Rook Coffee roasts and sells specialty coffee through grab-and-go cafes in New Jersey and an online store. It focuses on high-quality, carefully sourced coffee and offers made-to-order pour-over coffee plus a signature line of cold brew, including preservative-free concentrates for home use. Revenue comes from in-store sales, online orders for bagged coffee, cold brew, merchandise, and subscriptions; the cafes are designed to be quick-service with limited seating to keep the focus on the coffee. Its goal is to grow a trusted New Jersey coffee brand by delivering consistent quality, easy access, and community initiatives like the annual Rook Run for The Valerie Fund.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • July 2025 lease for 11,000-square-foot Tinton Falls facility expands production and shipping.
  • Rook’s January 2026 subscription page promises 10% savings and early access, boosting retention.
  • May 2026 Mexican Mocha Style cold brew shows active product innovation for DTC buyers.

What critics are saying

  • Cold brew still dominates Rook; Tinton Falls delays would choke growth through 2026.
  • Competitors like Starbucks and Dunkin’ crush convenience, pricing, and statewide distribution.
  • Any cold brew quality failure or supply disruption hits the core brand and subscription revenue.

What makes Rook Coffee unique

  • Rook’s 2025 Tinton Falls HQ doubles cold brew capacity and deepens DTC shipping.
  • Rook’s grab-and-go cafes avoid espresso menus, sharpening speed and cold brew identity.
  • Rook’s subscriptions and limited releases build repeat demand around a New Jersey cult brand.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Employee Discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan