Blue Bottle Coffee is a passionate and growing team of hundreds around the world, united by the simple purpose of connecting the world to delicious coffee. We roast on three coasts, make delicious drinks, clean up after ourselves, bake cookies, get change at the bank, and say please and thank you. We’re an impossibly eclectic group of coffee experts, artists, writers, sensory scientists, bakers, designers, and all-around dreamers, who also happen to be some of the most hard working and talented in the business. Join us.
About the job:
We build Blue Bottle cafes for the simple purpose of getting great coffee to everyone who asks for it. Our Global Cafe Design team designs and delivers cafes throughout the United States and Asia. Our team strives to build cafes with as much care, craft and attention to detail as our roasters and baristas put into every cup of coffee we serve. We are seeking a passionate people leader and design manager with a zeal for creating and realizing progressive design within tight budgets and schedules.
You will:
Partner with the Global Head of Cafe Design to create and realize best in class cafe designs and experiences with a focus in Asia marketsPartner with the Global Head of Cafe Design to develop and implement strategic design concepts and initiatives for new and existing cafe formatsSupport Head of Asia with cafe growth through a Globally led processLead and support the Cafe Development Teams in Asia Market on all design related mattersManage and lead communication and planning for Cafe Design and Development with BBC Partnership models Manage the design roll out and support internal and external partners for syndicated cafe formats with focus a in Asia marketsEnforce the Cafe Design Process in close collaboration with key cross functional partners through all Development phases including but not limited to project briefing, real estate exploration, preliminary feasibility studies, pre-design due diligence, formal design, and construction.Intake Design related projects from cross functional global teams and collaborate closely with PPM (Project and Portfolio Management) to manage schedules and priority. Communicate with Global Cafe Design teams and cross-functional partners to track all design-related project schedules and budgetsCollaborate closely with the Prototypes and Standards Design Manager to ensure all functional design meets current design, technical, and operational requirementsProduce design studies (in house) through CAD, 3D modeling software, and other graphics software as needed. Prepare and present design presentations to members of the leadership team Manage global vendor contracts You are:
Highly organizedA natural leaderAlways thinking about who needs to know what and whenPassionately empathetic about the customers and teams you’re serving with designObservant of human behavior cause and effectThoughtful about improving customer experience and operational efficienciesAs delighted to work on a Gantt chart as you are sketching a design solutionExcited to be challenged by high design expectations on a tight budget and timelineAble to develop quantitative justification for qualitative design featuresComfortable working in a fast-paced, frequently changing work environmentYou have:
Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in architecture10 or more years of architectural design and project management experience5 or more years of cafe, restaurant and/or retail design experience3 or more years of architectural roll out experienceGlobal project management or direct global project experienceExperience in designing for a wide range of real estate typologies including but not limited to warm and cold vanilla shell spaces, indoor and outdoor malls, transit centers, temporary use spaces, historic buildings, ground up construction and more across the USExperience in designing small formats and temporary structures ie. food trucks, temporary pop up structures, trade shows, kiosks and more.Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering softwareProficiency in project management tools including gantt charts, spreadsheets, etc.A strong understanding of millwork design and fabrication methodologiesAn understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural systemsStrong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills Last but not least, a deep love for great coffee, food, and exceptional hospitalityTravel:
This role requires travel up to 30%. Additional walking, stooping, sitting, and mobility may be required. Exposure to outside environmental elements may be experienced due to travel through airports, airplanes, and in between facilities A few benefits we offer:
Health coverage for eligible employees starting on your first dayPaid time offFree drinks at any of our cafes and a complimentary bag of beans to take home each weekDiscounts on any Blue Bottle food items and merchandiseAnd more!At Blue Bottle Coffee, you’ll be a vital part of our guests’ experience and a crucial link in delivering the most delicious coffee we can find to every person who walks through our doors, be it in person or online. If you’re ready to bring beautiful and thoughtfully rendered experiences to life, please apply and join us.
Blue Bottle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, a job’s requirements, our business’s needs, and an applicant’s qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind—in the hiring process or in the workplace.
