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Job Description Gregorys Coffee is looking to hire an amazing Store Leader to join our team as we prepare to open our new Paramus location! Gregorys Coffee is a family run company that puts people first. Joining our team means joining a community of baristas whose aim is to provide an amazing guest experience for anyone who walks through our doors. If you are interested in being part of a company that is focused on making everyday special for our guests and our team, Gregorys is the company for you. Job Description & Responsibilities The Store Leader plays a crucial role in closely managing the day-to-day operations of a single Gregorys location. This individual will be responsible for ensuring our standards of quality, service, and cleanliness are upheld every single day. The Store Leader will be the first line of defense in managing financial performance, HR concerns, and operational issues that arise in their assigned store. Most importantly, a Store Leader will be a beacon of our culture. They will always be working to coach and develop all levels of their teams to achieve great results and career growth. This role will oversee and manage the following: * People Development * Ensure new hires/transfers are onboarded properly to the store and thoroughly acclimated in operational, service, and knowledge functions * Ensure teams are upholding our high standards by conducting evaluations and thorough observations * Work alongside and develop all levels of the team and have a firm understanding of specific coaching and development opportunities * Provide continuing education to every member of your team, driving superior coffee, food, and service knowledge * Identify and work with high potential talent that can be developed into our next great leaders * Operational Standards * Ensure all existing operational and menu standards are being executed as planned * Train team on new menu and operational roll outs * Ensure all employees are upholding Department of Health standards and are always thoroughly prepared to handle an inspection at any time * Ensure quality standards are met by checking for taste, FIFO rotation, and visual appeal * Ensure stores are kept immaculately clean, organized, and well merchandised at all times * Service Standards * Work side by side with your team to lead by example in giving 5-star service * Coach team to have a guest-first mentality at all times regardless of side-duty tasks that need to be completed * Proactively manage customer concerns/issues and coach teams on how to do the same so it doesn’t become a complaint and instead becomes a praised review * Become the “Mayor” of your store neighborhood and know a significant amount of Gregulars that come in every day * Collect customer business cards/email addresses to build a database that you can promote grass-roots marketing efforts towards to drive loyal business * Minimize guest complaints and respond to all Yelp/Google/App/Email comments and go above and beyond for both positive and negative reviews. * Facilities & Maintenance * Proactively clean, service, and maintain all equipment in your store * Hold monthly meetings with an agenda and clear deep cleaning tasks to be accomplished * Quickly react to any major plumbing, electrical, HVAC, equipment, or other facility concerns that can severely impact business * HR Management * Ensure you and your team are compliant with employee labor laws * Ensure changes to labor laws are thoroughly communicated and enacted * Proactively manage employee issues by having regular one on one conversations with every employee on your team * When necessary, deliver coaching conversations, warnings, and terminations with sufficient evidence and documentation that protects the business and the employee’s experience * Financial Performance * Closely manage your store’s controllable profit areas: sales, labor, and COGS * Work closely with your team to build customer relationships and seek out revenue drivers outside of the 4-walls of the store * Work closely with your team to build efficient schedules based on the needs of the business, using data to drive your decisions * Manage weekly payroll reconciliation ensuring hours and tip distribution are 100% accurate * Manage cash handling responsibilities including cash drawer counts, safe reconciliation, and bank deposits * Actively monitor inventory/waste levels and ordering activity to ensure your location has sufficient product for service without exceeding your COGS targets * Ensure monthly inventory counts are completed and submitted accurately Additional Expectations * This is a hands-on role and a Store Leader is expected to work alongside their teams to drive revenue, efficiency, and profitability. Setting and leading by example is what will drive your success * There is no set schedule for this role. A Store Leader is expected to use their best judgment to actively be in their store based on the needs of the business and the development of their people. This includes active oversight on early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. * Regular communication with your assigned DL or Multi Unit is expected to keep him/her aware of the state of your business and proactive solutions you are providing * Actively embody the 12 Leadership Principles and live them out each and everyday with your teams * Attend company events and proactively encourage team members to attend as well If this is you please apply today! We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Job Description We'd love to hear from you if you like: * Making a big impact on day one with a Forbes Top Startup Employer * Working at a startup that has traction ($240M in funding | 60X revenue growth in 6 years) * Mentorship from serial entrepreneurs and brilliant leaders and team mates from companies like Nvidia, Amazon, Nerdwallet, McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Better, etc. About the opportunity: We're looking for a Public Relations & Community Associate to join our Organic Growth team and help shape how the world sees Jerry. This is a chance to get in on the ground floor and help us build our media and community engagement strategies from the ground up. In this role, your responsibilities will constantly evolve, but you’ll take on a wide range of projects, from strategic media outreach to content strategy and community management. This is an opportunity to learn and grow at the intersection of AI, SEO, and media. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is highly comfortable with change and ambiguity. The landscape we operate in is evolving at a fast pace, and because of that, no two days will be the same. You’ll join a team that’s learning and building in real-time. If you're a self-starter who thrives in fast-moving environments, lives and breathes the news cycle, and wants hands-on experience in startup growth, we’d love to meet you. This is a fully remote full-time role with options to work onsite (we have offices in Palo Alto, Toronto, and New York). What you'll do: * Engage with our Audience: help execute strategies on our community channels (like Reddit, Trustpilot, etc.), monitor app reviews and feedback to respond to comments, identify trends, and flag key insights for our product and engineering teams. * Drive Organic Growth: Help us grow our visibility by contributing to our SEO and AEO (answer engine optimization) strategies, including experimenting with new AI-assisted workflows. * Handle Public Relations: Work on day-to-day PR operations across consumer, tech, business, and trade outlets. Monitor news cycles, update media lists, track coverage, and build strong relationships with key journalists. Ideal profile: * You have hands-on experience with Reddit, Trustpilot, and other community and review platforms. * You have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism, communications, PR, or a related field. * You’re Resourceful & Proactive: You're fast, curious, and resourceful. You don't just spot problems, you bring solutions and are always looking for ways to improve. * You’re Agile: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple priorities while pivoting quickly as the media and tech landscapes evolve. * You’re Determined: You’re persistent and resilient. When you face setbacks, you adapt your approach and keep moving forward without losing momentum. * Bonus: You have experience in a newsroom, PR agency, or startup environment. While we appreciate your interest and application, only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Jerry.ai is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Jerry.ai is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed on this job posting, determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future. In addition to base salary, the compensation may include opportunities for equity grants. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to regular employees, including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(K) plan with employer matching, and wellness benefits, among others. Equity opportunities may also be part of your total rewards package. Part-time, contract, or freelance roles may not be eligible for certain benefits. About Jerry.ai: Jerry.ai is America’s first and only super app to radically simplify car ownership. We are redefining how people manage owning a car, one of their most expensive and time-consuming assets. Backed by artificial intelligence and machine learning, Jerry.ai simplifies and automates owning and maintaining a car while providing personalized services for all car owners' needs. We spend every day innovating and improving our AI-powered app to provide the best possible experience for our customers. From car insurance and financing to maintenance and safety, Jerry.ai does it all. We are the #1 rated and most downloaded app in our category with a 4.7 star rating in the App Store. We have more than 5 million customers — and we’re just getting started. Jerry.ai was founded in 2017 by serial entrepreneurs and has raised more than $240 million in financing. Join our team and work with passionate, curious and egoless people who love solving real-world problems. Help us build a revolutionary product that’s disrupting a massive market. Compensation Range: $55K - $80K