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Rook Coffee

Rook Coffee

51-200 employees

Specialty coffee roaster and retail chain

Compensation Overview

$19 - $22/hr

Lakewood, NJ, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • The desire to work at Rook for a minimum of 6 months
  • Weekend availability
  • A Positive mental attitude and outlook on life
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • A friendly and genuine personality is a must!
  • Experience in a Barista or equivalent fast-paced restaurant or retail customer service role for a minimum of three months
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • The ability to function as part of a cohesive team
  • The ability to lift or move a minimum of 45 lbs
  • The ability to remain calm and organized during peak, high intensity-business hours
  • The ability to stand for an extended period of time
Responsibilities
  • Brew amazing coffee and cold brew beverages for our customers while adhering to 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 over-the-top customer service and builds strong relationships with our customers by fully executing our GRINDS service model
  • Serve as point-of-contact (POC) for the store in the absence of the store manager and manager-in-training. POC responsibilities may include: Holding the keys to the building with the purpose of opening or closing the store, cash counting and audits, preparation of daily cash deposit, facilitation of daily tasks, customer conflict resolution

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • July 2025 Tinton Falls HQ doubles cold-brew production capacity for e-commerce.
  • NJ.com reported in July 2026 that Rook ships nationwide and keeps growing online.
  • The 2025 warehouse expansion supports new flavors, subscriptions, and higher-margin bottled cold brew.

What critics are saying

  • OSHA opened complaint 1893391.015 in May 2026 at Tinton Falls; case remains open.
  • Rook has opened no new storefront since 2019, freezing physical growth.
  • If DTC cold brew demand slips, Jersey concentration leaves Rook dangerously exposed.

What makes Rook Coffee unique

  • Rook Coffee owns a rare Jersey Shore brand with 11 NJ stores in 2026.
  • Its no-espresso menu and pour-over focus sharpen a distinctive specialty coffee identity.
  • Cold-brew concentrates and nationwide shipping separate Rook from neighborhood café competitors.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Employee Discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan