Barista/Team Member

Position: Hibiscus Brew – Barista / Team Member

Job Type: Full-time

• Location: Brooklyn, New York
• We are seeking a reliable and passionate leader to join the team and grow with us and manage a staff of 10 people. Hibiscus Brew is a new hip café located in Brooklyn New York serving a fresh menu of healthy smoothies, lattes, salads, sandwiches, small plates, bowls, juices.
• We offer 401k, vacation, sick time, and room for growth.

Who are we?

Hibiscus Brew is a new hip café located in Brooklyn, New York. Our goal is to be the café of choice for the local Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood. We sell healthy smoothies, salads, sandwiches, and juices.

Brand POV: Hibiscus Brew believes that life is better when everyone eats quality foods as food affects your mood.

Tagline: "Only Eat What Sparks Joy"

What You'll Do

Help to make hot beverages, healthy smoothies, juices, salads, and handcrafted sandwiches. Hibiscus Brew team member, you will be one of the faces of the brand, live into the playful brand spirit when customers come in. In this role, you will largely be responsible for selling items and building relationships with the customer to build repeat business and help them with food choices.

Bring Hibiscus Brew to Life

• They know how to make specialty coffee, latte art, smoothies, juices, specialty drinks, salads, sandwiches, and more.

• Keep the space immaculate as we take pride in working in a clean space.

• Participate in strategic execution of keeping the store organized to improve efficiency and productivity.

• Support customers in deciding on what to buy.

• Create a unique customer experience to increase brand awareness and build customer loyalty, ultimately driving repeat business and referrals

• Be the eyes and ears of Neat Rules from the field: report on observations regarding competitor activity

• Responsible for taking photos and creating content to post to social media accounts.

• Communicate success stories, key learnings, and other activities to your Manager

• Amplify Hibiscus Brew initiatives through personal networking and social media support

What You'll Bring to Hibiscus Brew

• A background in food preparation and providing stellar customer service.

• An energetic and entrepreneurial spirit

• Deep understanding of what it takes to run a store

• Your willingness to go above and beyond to grow the business

• Very detailed, clean, and organized

You are...

• A whole lotta personality Energetic, motivated, and outgoing. Make connections and create a positive work environment.

• A real talker Well-spoken, approachable, professional, and able to rep our brand with passion, joy, and pride.

• Team player Because oh boy, we love to play. If you can work as well with others as you work on your own, you're just the teammate we want

• Flexible and willing to work a non-traditional work schedule

• Creative and a strategic thinker

• Results-oriented

• You are hardworking, reliable, and can keep up in a fast-paced environment

You have...

• Relevant experience as a barista, line cook, or a team member in the food industry

• The ability to positively engage people

• An understanding of food preparation and following the Department of Health (DOH) health and hygiene guidelines

• Access to a personal smartphone and computer for schedule updates, reporting, photo capturing, and emails

• The ability to lift heavy items, including boxes up to 30 lbs.

• A food handler permit is required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Barista: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person