Full-Time

Senior Cafe Leader

Posted on 10/23/2024

Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee

501-1,000 employees

Specialty coffee roaster and retailer

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$67.3k - $78.3kAnnually

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Las Vegas, NV, USA

This is an on-site position.

Category
Project Management
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • 2+ years of retail/hospitality experience with a strong preference for coffee, food, and beverage
  • 2+ years of leadership experience leading a team of 10+ people
  • Multi-unit supervision experience is preferred
  • Proven experience in hiring, training, and developing team members
  • 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
  • A strong understanding of a profit and loss statement and knowledge of how to impact it
  • Comfort using computer programs, especially Google Drive tools (Sheets, Docs, Calendar)
  • This is an on-site position. You must have a flexible schedule and be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to smell and taste. You’re tasting and smelling coffee and food, helping ensure quality control for each cup and plate
  • Ability to listen and speak. You’re listening and speaking with our guests to take and fill orders, and guide and create experiences.
Responsibilities
  • Build, develop, inspire, and retain an incredible team by providing direct feedback, offering coaching and mentorship, conducting regular development check-ins, and leading performance management activities to nurture individual and collective growth.
  • Dedicate yourself to ensuring every guest enjoys an exceptional experience by leading from the front, inspiring and empowering your team to exceed guest expectations consistently, and turning each visit into a memorable occasion.
  • Manage the cafe's day-to-day operations, overseeing critical operations such as ordering, writing schedules that align with the dynamic needs of the team and business, banking procedures, and meticulously reviewing and approving payroll to ensure a seamless and accurate operational flow.
  • Lead the cafe team by setting a high bar for performance metrics, ensuring the continual surpassing of targets in sales, guest satisfaction, and overarching cafe goals.
  • Motivate team members to actively contribute towards achieving our company-wide sustainability goals, fostering a sense of purpose and shared commitment to environmental responsibility.
  • Champion a work culture that prioritizes safety and respect. Foster an environment where each team member feels secure and valued, ensuring the workplace becomes a hub for collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect.
  • Collaborate seamlessly with other Blue Bottle teams and your Area Leader to craft creative initiatives that engage the local community, strengthen relationships with regular guests, and extend a warm welcome to newcomers.
  • Act as the guardian of quality and deliciousness, coaching and training your team to uphold the highest standards for every beverage and food item served.
  • Uphold an unwavering commitment to health, food safety, and general safety guidelines.
  • Manage the cafe's Profit and Loss statement, aligning it with overarching goals encompassing sales, budget adherence, and other strategic targets.
  • Address all team member concerns proactively, demonstrating a keen understanding of the importance of a harmonious work environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Multi-unit supervision experience is preferred

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 that reflect the characteristics of those regions. Blue Bottle Coffee operates through direct-to-consumer sales and a subscription service, where customers can purchase coffee beans, cold brew, and brewing equipment online or at physical locations. The subscription service ensures regular shipments of freshly roasted coffee, contributing to a steady revenue stream. The company's goal is to provide coffee enthusiasts and specialty coffee shops with exceptional products while maintaining financial stability and growth.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$132M

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into Las Vegas and Singapore increases brand visibility and customer base.
  • Craft Instant Coffee aligns with growing instant coffee trend in Asia.
  • Collaboration with BTR Nation taps into functional foods trend for health-conscious consumers.

What critics are saying

  • Competitors like Diamond Brew threaten market share in instant coffee segment.
  • Cultural differences in Southeast Asia may impact brand acceptance.
  • New product introductions may alienate traditional Blue Bottle customers.

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

INACTIVE