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Full-Time

General Manager

New York City

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Blank Street

Blank Street

201-500 employees

Specialty coffee shop with efficient service

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$80kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Offering + Healthcare Benefits + Paid Time Off

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • 3-4 years of experience managing and leading operations in high growth hospitality/consumer brands
  • Experience in multi-unit or multi-department management
  • Track record scaling and managing hospitality teams
  • Track record managing inventory and supply chain ordering
  • Experience working in a unionized environment is a plus
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Hands on and highly action-oriented
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to perform under pressure and time constraints
  • Deep knowledge and interest in specialty coffee
Responsibilities
  • All schedules and timecards completed according to state law and adhering to FWW laws
  • Responsible for the timely recruitment of super star talent for backfills, additional staff needed for seasonal peak sales trends or for new store openings in hand with our people team
  • Owning the development and growth of your teams, while also taking care of any performance related issues to support your Assistant General Managers in maintaining a world-class team
  • Develop meaningful ties with neighborhood businesses and people to help grow local brand loyalty and goodwill
  • Uphold the company standard NPS scores, celebrating the positives with your teams and immediately actioning on feedback to improve
  • Be a champion of your stores financial performance, finding ways to grow your store AOV, meet sales goals through creative initiatives and gain team buy in to share the same vision
  • Maintain operational excellence in the way of store environment, cleanliness and brand expectations, achieving company standard scores and above via our auditing platform
  • Own all ordering, vendor relations, waste management, inventory counts and general compliance of our Inventory Management System
  • Ensure all locations under your leadership meet quality audit standards
  • Own celebrating positive customer feedback and investigating any and all negative comments to ensure we are listening and adjusting where necessary
  • 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 while ensuring you are operating within labor budgets

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.