Shop shift hours are Monday through Friday, 5 : 30am - 8pm, and Saturday / Sunday 6 : 30pm to 7pm.
Supervisors must be available to work during ALL of these hours.
Qualifications :
- 2+ years of experience in food service or retail management (coffee industry preferred)
- Flexibility to work mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Proven ability to lead a team and manage operations effectively
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Knowledge of how to conduct inventory and control waste
- Ability to analyze profit and loss statements
General Job Description :
Oversee operations of assigned PJ's locationMaster the tasks required of baristas, bakers, and shift leadsWork regularly behind the counter (minimum eight hours per week) and be available to cover any open shiftComplete tasks designed by the Manager of Store OperationsAbide by and enforce company policies and proceduresKey Responsibilities :
Lead, train, and motivate team to deliver outstanding service and uphold brand standardsManage daily operations, including staffing, inventory, scheduling, and cash handlingDrive sales through social media, community engagement, promotions, and operational efficiencyEnsure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation guidelinesFoster a positive and inclusive team environmentHandle customer feedback and resolve issues with professionalismBudgeting and monitoring inventory, labor, and restaurant costs to improve overall profitabilityCustomer Service;Present a positive image of PJ's to baristas, other management, and customersEnsure that the store maintains excellent customer service as it pertains to the operation of the staff and physical upkeep of the storeCommunicate the standard of excellent service to the store staffManage customer interactions with PJ's in a positive, knowledgeable, and profitable manner, befitting PJ's philosophy of serviceRespond to customer needs courteously and expeditiouslyGoals and Planning :
Work to increase store sales and minimize waste.Control both costs of goods and operational expenses to increase net incomeDevelop store goals and create action plansBuild and implement store budgetCommunicate goals to staffAssist with store marketing and develop marketing goals and outreachPersonnel :
Assess staffing needs of the store based on sales and operational needsInterview for store positions and hire quality people who can achieve the goals of their position, offering customers the products, service and atmosphere expected from PJ'sTerminate employees as specified by store policiesMaintain all employee records with accuracy, documenting all aspects of employee performanceCreate and publish store schedule weeklyEnsure all shifts are covered, including when baristas call in or are unavailableSupervisory Responsibilities :
Attend scheduled management meetings and management training sessionsEnsure that each staff member understands and fulfills the description and expectations of their positionConduct Initial Staff Training and maintain knowledge, skills, abilities, and expectations of each barista throughout employmentWork to expand staff and customer coffee knowledgeSolicit ideas and input from the store staff to respond to their needs, creating a positive work environment which benefits the company at largeEnsure that employees follow all store policies and procedures and safety rulesComplete performance evaluations for employees according to the evaluation schedule or when deemed necessaryCounsel employees regarding job performanceDismiss employees when standards, policies, and procedures are not metOperational Responsibilities :
Monitor and guarantee quality of coffee, beverages, pastries and food served in the storeEnsure that counter products are accurately and promptly prepared and servedMaintain appropriate inventory level of products, supplies, coffee, and tea. Order as scheduled or when necessary, to create a quality offering for customers while controlling costsEnsure the store and equipment are properly maintained (repaired, cleaned, orderly, etc.)Respond to emergencies in the store, operational or staffing, at any time of operationMaintain safe combinations, store keys, and safe access and control all employee accessAssist management in determining menu itemsVoice major store needs to the Manager of Store OperationsPrepare daily bank deposits and weekly deposit formsTo the greatest extent possible, resolve problems in all areas (personnel, staffing, structural, technical) so that when presented to the Manager of Store Operations a solution or possible solution is included in the presentationWhat We Offer :
$17.00 / hour plus bonuses for sales increasesEmployee discounts on all PJ's Coffee productsA collaborative, upbeat work environmentCompensation : $17.00 per hour
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans was founded in 1978 by Phyllis Jordan, a pioneer in the coffee industry who embraced high-quality beans, superior roasting methods, and a pure passion for the art of coffee making. Today, PJ's Coffee is recognized for harvesting, roasting,and personally crafting gourmet drinks using only the top 1% of Arabica beans and delicious organic tea. In addition, our selection of fresh breakfast pastries and hot breakfast sandwiches makes for the perfect beverage pairing.
PJ's Coffee carries a complete line of espresso-based beverages, flavored coffee, and award-winning Original Cold BrewTM Iced Coffee. PJ's Coffee is committed to bringing our customers the freshest coffee possible, while developing programs to ensure quality of life is improved through community initiatives and by supporting local school programs.