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Boon Boona Coffee is a minority owned roastery/cafe out of Renton, WA. We are reaching out to folks with leadership experience and desire to support and develop team members! The ideal candidate is anyone who is kind and self-motivated, who is interested in coffee and in professional growth, who would further deepen our diversity, and who would like to teach us what they know.
Boon Boona Coffee began its journey over 10 years ago by procuring quality African green coffee for the East African community. In 2016, we started roasting our own coffee and in the beginning of this year, our brick & mortar roastery/cafe came to life. On the green coffee side of the things we are committed to supporting transparent, equitable and sustainable coffee practices. In our roastery/cafe, we are eager to nurture a culture that is empathetic, cooperative, arts & science-driven, and community oriented. We highly value each member's contribution to the Boon Boona culture, and we encourage them to introduce their coffee and non-coffee passions and interests to us.
We are dedicated to empowering our employees. Boon Boona Coffee has established guidelines that structures how and when the support for professional growth is provided, so it is transparent and accessible to all. Some areas of the professional development opportunities include:
Coffee sensory evaluation (cupping) training that is designed with CQI's Q Grader curriculum in mind
Financial and logistical support for extra-curricular projects when possible – it does not have to be about coffee, yet it has to be about something you care.
Position's basic responsibilities:
Lead with a welcoming and supportive nature to guests and Teammates
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and coach Teammates
Support with Manager and Barista duties to ensure great customer service
Oversee all Cafe flow and processes
Develop new processes for cafe flow, cafe pars, waste management
Oversee appointments and services for all cafes
Develop and execute customer engagement initiatives, events, and in-store experiences that strengthen the brand and encourage repeat visits.
Support staffing and coordination of events and pop-ups
Lead the development and execution of coffee education programs, ensuring consistent beverage quality, recipe adherence, and coffee standards across all cafés.
Oversee and support staffing and scheduling at all cafes
Handle money with accuracy and accountability, review accuracy of Teammates, break change from local bank
Communicate clearly and directly with Director of Operations about any issues that arise
Ensure compliance with L&I safety and Health Department regulations
Enforce policies and procedures
Ensure cafes are complying with local, state and federal regulations
Seek opportunities for professional growth
Physical components and requirements of this position:
Outstanding leadership and communication skills
4 plus years of Café Management experience and demonstrated experience managing staff and retail operations
Passionate about delivering excellent customer service
Willingness to accept feedback and have a “can do” attitude.
40 hours per week
Perform reviews with Managers and Baristas
Standing for extended periods
Stooping frequently
Repetitive motions
Occasionally lifting up to 30-40 lbs
Compensation & perks:
Salary $65 - $70k per year
14 PTO days per year
Health Care – Medical, Dental, Vision
Professional growth as mentioned above
Complimentary food and drinks during shifts
Complimentary 1lb of green or roasted coffee per month
Discounted merchandise
Job Type: Full Time
If you are interested, please submit your resume and cover letter with your gender pronoun to jobs@boonboonacoffee.com