Full-Time

Assistant Cafe Leader

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee

501-1,000 employees

Specialty coffee roaster and retailer

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$20.5Hourly

+ Tips averaging $6.00-$8.00 per shift hour + Cafe Incentive Program

Entry, Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

Boston, MA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Boston, MA.

Category
Inventory Management
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Word/Pages/Docs
Requirements
  • 1 year working in a leadership role or experience leading a team, with a strong preference for coffee, food, and beverage
  • Completed Blue Bottle’s Barista Essentials training and validation program or will complete it within 90 days post-hire
  • Existing Food Safety Certification required for the state you will be working in and your specific role or will obtain it within 30 days post-hire
  • Familiarity with online collaboration and organization tools including Google Docs
  • A flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older
Responsibilities
  • Partner closely with the Cafe Leader to launch and drive all cafe and company initiatives
  • Support all training, learning, and development activities for new and current team members
  • Partner with the Cafe Leader to review financial reporting, identifying and driving changes needed to improve financial performance and business sustainability
  • Place orders to keep optimal inventory levels of coffee, culinary items, and other supplies, ensuring that we are always able to meet the requests of our guests while minimizing waste
  • Communicate our company values for a sustainable future to team members and inspire them to help Blue Bottle achieve our company-wide sustainability goals
  • Lead your shift by ensuring the right people are in the right places and that the team is giving exceptional hospitality and executing every beverage and food item according to Blue Bottle standards
  • Guide completion of operational tasks and adherence to Blue Bottle standards and safety guidelines
  • Provide timely and consistent feedback to your team to inspire continuous improvement in workflow, hospitality, and product quality
  • Prepare delicious beverages and food to quality standards
  • Promote a safe and respectful working environment
  • Uphold and follow all health, food safety, and safety guidelines

Blue Bottle Coffee specializes in roasting and selling high-quality coffee beans and brewing equipment, primarily in the United States. The company focuses on providing freshly roasted coffee, emphasizing unique flavors and sustainable sourcing practices. It differentiates itself by offering single-origin beans, which are sourced from specific locations, allowing customers to experience distinct flavor profiles. Blue Bottle Coffee operates through direct-to-consumer sales and a subscription service, where customers can receive regular shipments of coffee. This model not only caters to individual coffee enthusiasts and specialty coffee shops but also ensures a steady revenue stream through both product sales and subscriptions. The goal of Blue Bottle Coffee is to deliver exceptional coffee experiences while maintaining a commitment to quality and sustainability.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$132M

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Collaboration with LUMINE in Singapore opens doors to Southeast Asian markets.
  • NOLA Craft Instant Coffee Blend expands customer base with a convenient product.
  • Partnership with BTR Nation taps into the functional foods trend.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from brands like Diamond Brew targeting similar demographics.
  • Potential market saturation in urban areas could limit growth.
  • Expansion into Southeast Asia may face challenges from local preferences and brands.

What makes Blue Bottle Coffee unique

  • Blue Bottle offers single-origin beans for unique regional flavor profiles.
  • The company provides both direct-to-consumer sales and subscription services.
  • Blue Bottle emphasizes sustainable sourcing and high-quality, freshly roasted coffee.

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Benefits

Health, dental, and vision for eligible employees on day one

401(k)

Free drinks at any of our cafes and a complimentary bag of beans to take home each week

Discounts on any Blue Bottle food items and merchandise

Paid Time Off