POPPY’S FOH BARISTA JOB DESCRIPTION
Poppy's is a hospitality brand with a mission to create simple, seasonal, beautiful + approachable food. We believe that the highest quality food + service does not need to feel formal or unattainable. We believe in supporting local farmers, eating with our eyes + nourishing our community. Using the highest quality ingredients + professional service standards, Poppy’s has grown to include a community focused cafe + market, a catering company + an intimate event venue. Poppy’s is a woman-owned business founded in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
We are currently hiring seasonal part time positions 3-4 days per week for our location in Brooklyn Heights!
REQUIREMENTS
● Minimum commitment of working 3 days per week
● Must have open availability + work weekends
● Great Barista skills + familiar with operating espresso machines
● Positive attitude + great sense of urgency
● Interest in food + hospitality
● Must have high attention to detail
● Great time management skills
● Team focused
● Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced work environment
● Handles high volume with ease
● NYC Food Handlers Certification or willingness to obtain this within the the first few
months of working
● Must be able + comfortable lifting up to 20lbs
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
● Working behind the counter + maintaining the retail floor (pastry case, service bar, outside seating area, retail shelves, cold cases)
● Provide excellent customer service
● Remaining informed + up-to-date on our brand identity + offerings to act as great brand
ambassadors
● Working alongside Shift Leads & Store Manager to maintain overall store operations
● Maintaining cleanliness by Poppy’s + NYC DOH standards
● Reporting any customer feedback or issues that arise during the shift to Shift Leaders
and/or GM
● Uphold a FIFO label + date system especially for perishable items
● Enter + update inventory numbers daily for our pastries + savory food items
● Processing online orders
● Accounting for waste
COMPENSATION + BENEFITS
● Starting $16 - $19/hr (depending on experience) Plus Generous Tips
● NYC Sick
● 50% Off on Poppy’s Food
● 25% Off on Retail
● Health Insurance
● Commuter Benefits
● Great Staff Meal + Endless Coffee!
