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As the Founding Operations Leader for the Los Angeles region, you will be responsible for launching and scaling Blank Street’s presence in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll design and execute the full market entry strategy, building the operational plan, hiring and developing the founding team, creating scalable systems, and overseeing the successful opening and day-to-day performance of our first LA store as its General Manager for the first 6–12 months. You’ll recruit, train, and lead a high-performing team of Baristas and Shift Leads, establish the gold standard for customer experience and operational excellence, and take full ownership of the store’s financial and operational performance. As we rapidly expand to 7+ stores within the first year, you’ll evolve into a multi-unit Operations Manager overseeing the entire LA portfolio. You will hire and mentor future General Managers, implement operational playbooks, drive accountability across locations, and ensure consistency in performance, culture, and customer experience as the region scales. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned operator to build, lead, and scale a new market from the ground up. As Blank Street’s LA market ambassador, you’ll be the critical link between HQ and the field ensuring smooth execution, strong performance, and a distinctly Blank Street experience across every store in the region.
Job Responsibility:
Create and manage a positive, engaging work culture
Train, mentor, and celebrate your team
Fill leadership gaps when needed
Manage scheduling, time and attendance practices for the market
Oversee labor strategy and budget
Collaborate with your managers to hire and support hourly hiring
Ensure training quality and team development
Address performance issues promptly and fairly
Partner with People Team on employee relations
Help manage change to keep Blank Street evolving smoothly
Maintain top engagement scores and host market events
Represent the Blank Street brand and values to customers and teammates
Hold your team accountable for food and beverage quality
Oversee ordering, vendor relations, waste, and inventory when needed
Lead by example behind the bar for 30% of your week, ensuring excellent service and product quality
Ensure safety, cleanliness, and presentation of locations
Prepare stores for weather, new launches, or LTOs
Solve facility issues quickly
Work with HQ to improve store design, maintenance, and customer experience
Take ownership of store performance and find growth opportunities
Maintain NPS and Google review scores
Build relationships with local businesses to grow brand loyalty
Stay updated on company tools, processes, and communication
Identify and address performance gaps
Share best practices and collaborate with other leaders
Help with New Store Openings in your region
Pilot new initiatives and act as a trusted partner for new ideas
Support marketing and brand collaborations
Attend training and department meetings
Requirements:
5+ years experience in retail or hospitality multi-unit operations, with a track record of successfully launching and managing multiple locations
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead and develop salaried managers and create a positive, high-performance culture
Experience with market entry and new store openings, including managing operational logistics, staffing, and ensuring successful ramp-up and execution
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a hands-on approach to tackling operational challenges and delivering results
Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple locations and stakeholders while maintaining operational efficiency
Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and hospitality
Strong autonomy, sound judgment, and the ability to manage operations independently
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, capable of leading teams and collaborating across departments
Skilled in emotional intelligence and conflict resolution to foster a positive, welcoming workplace
Well-versed in change management, adapting to business needs and driving continuous improvement
Proven training and development capabilities to nurture team growth and leadership
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems, prioritizing issues based on urgency
Hands on and highly action-oriented
Deep knowledge and interest in specialty coffee, hospitality, restaurants or retail
Positive, enthusiastic and results driven
Passionate people leader and developer
Interested in continuous personal growth
What we offer:
15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time)
Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers
Commuter benefits
Parental leave
Bereavement leave
Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️