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Full-Time

General Manager

Edinburgh

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Blank Street

Blank Street

201-500 employees

Specialty coffee shop with efficient service

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Mid

Edinburgh, UK

Category
Inventory Management
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • 3-4 years of experience leading operations in high-growth hospitality/consumer brands
  • Track record scaling and managing hospitality teams
  • Track record managing inventory and supply chain ordering
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Hands-on and highly action-oriented
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to perform under pressure and time constraints
  • Deep knowledge and interest in specialty coffee
Responsibilities
  • Help hire and support a cohesive team of Baristas aspiring to be future General Managers
  • Ensure our baristas are working towards delivering on our company goals while maintaining our cultural standards
  • Develop meaningful ties with neighbourhood businesses and people to help grow local brand loyalty and goodwill
  • Maintain elite operating standards across your locations
  • Manage schedules and timeliness of the team
  • Learn and adhere to our product, service and brand training playbooks
  • Ensures all proper measures are in place to achieve the correct handling of product to retain its freshness and quality with both food and beverage
  • Implement and maintain systems to avoid wastage of product with both food and beverage, following and adjusting par levels where needed in line with business peaks and lows
  • Maintains health standards at all times
  • Accurately measure and report end-of-day KPIs, inventory counts, and incoming/outgoing transfers between commissary supplies and the carts under your management
  • Assist the management team in creating and implementing strategies to grow our loyal customer base
  • Own the underlying P&L of each individual store under your management. Constantly diagnose areas of improvement and come up with creative solutions to drive better performance.

Blank Street offers high-quality coffee and food at affordable prices, starting from a small coffee cart in Brooklyn and expanding to major cities like New York and London. Their business model focuses on efficiency, allowing them to source specialty coffees and fresh food while keeping costs low. The Blank Street app enhances customer convenience with features like ordering ahead and loyalty programs. The goal is to redefine the coffee shop experience by combining quality, affordability, and exceptional service.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$121.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

48%

2 year growth

72%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rapid expansion into major cities like New York, London, and Boston indicates strong growth potential and market acceptance.
  • Innovative initiatives like the matcha menu and partnerships with brands like Stanley and Shoreditch Nails highlight Blank Street's ability to create unique customer experiences.
  • The introduction of the subscription program 'Regulars' aims to build a loyal customer base, providing a steady revenue stream.

What critics are saying

  • The specialty coffee market is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain customer interest and market share.
  • Rapid expansion could strain operational capabilities and lead to inconsistent customer experiences across locations.

What makes Blank Street unique

  • Blank Street's focus on small, cost-effective locations allows it to offer high-quality coffee at affordable prices, unlike traditional coffee shops with higher overhead costs.
  • The company leverages technology through its app for ordering ahead, customizing drinks, and loyalty programs, enhancing customer convenience and engagement.
  • Blank Street's commitment to paying above-market wages ensures a motivated workforce, which is a significant differentiator in the service industry.