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General Manager | London

Blank StreetLondonOnsite

About Blank Street


At Blank Street, we believe great coffee should be an everyday ritual. With shops across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Boston, DC, London and Manchester, we’re the first-ever brand to offer affordable high-quality coffee.Blank Street originated in an effort to change the specialty coffee status quo. Starting with small-format shops and continuing with a limited menu and top-of-the-line tech, we’ve always been focused on simplifying the coffee experience. We partner with amazing local vendors and brands, and have some of the best baristas out there on our team.

Love coffee and customer service? Keep reading.

Our Values


  • Magic is in the Details: in everything we do we value attention to detail, going the extra mile & thinking about everything that makes a moment meaningful
  • Move as One: We look for inclusive and respectful team members who strive to be the best team player & who over-communicates to ensure understanding
  • “My House is your House”Hospitality: We look for individuals who welcome guests into the cafe the same way they would invite in a friend, who are obsessed with presentation, making sure our cafes are always clean and welcoming & who provide stellar service, even when things are busy or stressful

What's Brewing...


What you'll own


  • Help hire and support a cohesive team of Baristas aspiring to be future General Managers
  • Ensure our baristas are working towards delivering on our company goals, while maintaining our cultural standards
  • Develop meaningful ties with neighbourhood businesses and people to help grow local brand loyalty and goodwill
  • Maintain elite operating standards across your locations
  • Manage schedules and timeliness of team
  • Learn and adhere to our product, service and brand training playbooks
  • Ensures all proper measures are in place to achieve the correct handling of product to retain its freshness and quality with both food and beverage
  • Implement and maintain systems to avoid wastage of product with both food and beverage, following and adjusting par levels where needed in line with business peaks and lows
  • Maintains health standards at all times
  • Accurately measure and report end of day KPIs, inventory counts, and incoming/outgoing transfers between commissary supplies and the carts under your management
  • Assist the management team in creating and implementing strategies to grow our loyal customer base
  • 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.

Who are you


  • 3-4 years of experience leading operations in high growth hospitality/consumer brands
  • Track record scaling and managing hospitality teams
  • Track record managing inventory and supply chain ordering
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Hands on and highly action-oriented
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to perform under pressure and time constraints
  • Deep knowledge and interest in specialty coffee

Benefits


  • Private Health Care
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Well-being benefits 
  • Paid time off
  • A whole lot of Blank Street swag & coffee

Job Type: Full-timeSchedule:

  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • What will you bring to Blank street as a GM?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom

Life at Blank Street

Blank Street is your friendly neighborhood coffee cart. Zero Emissions. Zero Waste. Good Vibes. Come say 👋
Thrive Here & What We Value1. **Passion for Coffee and Customer Service:** We believe that great coffee should become an everyday ritual for our customers. As part of our team, we want to ensure that each cup is brewed with love and care.2. **Attention to Detail & Going the Extra Mile:** Our philosophy revolves around creating a memorable experience for our guests by paying attention to every detail - from presentation to cleanlinesses. We believe in going above and beyond, even when things get busy or stressful.3. **Inclusive and Respectful Team Environment:** My House is Your House Hospitality values diversity and inclusivity. We seek team members who are respectful of others' opinions and ideas while fostering a collaborative workplace culture.4. **Hospitality & Welcoming Guests:** Our cafes aim to create an inviting atmosphere where guests feel like they're welcomed into the cafe as if it were their own home. We strive for excellence in customer service, ensuring that every guest has a positive experience.5. **Magic is in the Details:** Our team members are dedicated to creating meaningful moments by paying attention to details and thinking about everything that makes an experience special.6. **Move as One:** We believe in working together towards common goals, valuing each member's contribution while fostering a sense of unity within our team.7. **What's Brewing...:** Our values include love for coffee and customer service, welcoming guests into the cafe like they would invite a friend, providing stellar service even when things are busy or stressful, valuing attention to detail, going the extra mile, thinking about everything that makes a moment meaningful, being inclusive and respectful team members who strive to be the best team players, and over-communicating for understanding.8. **My House is Your House - Hospitality:** We are obsessed with presentation, ensuring our cafes are always clean and welcoming, providing stellar service even when things get busy or stressful.9. **Well-being Benefits & Rewards:** As part of My House is Your House Hospitality, you'll enjoy well-being benefits such as paid time off and discounted gym memberships. Plus, we offer a fun and rewarding work environment with Blank Street swag and coffee!10. **First-Ever Brand to Offer Affordable High-Quality Coffee:** My House is Your House Hospitality was founded on the belief that great coffee should be accessible for everyone. We're proud of our partnerships with amazing local vendors, brands, and some of the best baristas in town!
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