Careers
poppy's is a multifaceted hospitality brand with a mission to create simple, seasonal, beautiful + approachable food. using the highest quality ingredients + professional service standards, poppy’s has grown to include a community-focused cafe + market, a full-service + drop-off catering company + an intimate event venue.
we provide comprehensive benefits, a generous discount + other perks. we value creativity, collaboration + work-life balance.
if we sound like a good fit for you, please fill out the form below + someone from our team will be in touch.
OPEN POSITIONS:
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT CREATOR + STORYTELLER
PART-TIME SEASONAL PREP COOK
FULL-TIME PASTRY COOK
Social Media Content Creator / Storyteller
since 2012, poppy’s mission has been to create simple, seasonal, beautiful + approachable food. we believe in supporting local farmers, sustainability, eating with our eyes + nourishing our community. we are based in cobble hill, brooklyn + operate a café six days per week, while also offering catering for a wide range of events. poppy's is a female-owned + operated business where we have created an environment supportive of collaboration, growth + learning. this is an ego-free zone!
we are a busy cafe and catering company looking for a hard-working, self-motivated front-of-house supervisor to join our growing team! this role supports the cafe manager while providing an extra set of well-trained eyes. the ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a professional new york cafe setting, knowledge of espresso-based drinks, interest in seasonal ingredients + excellent customer relationship skills. above all, we are looking for someone with a keen eye who is willing to learn the way we do things, match our established aesthetic + maintain our high standards. please check out our instagram + website for examples!
We’re looking for a creative content creator to partner directly with the founder, Jamie, to bring Poppy’s story and key brand narratives to life across social platforms (primarily Instagram). This role is hands-on in both content creation and strategic storytelling - from shooting and editing, to scheduling and publishing, to analyzing results and evolving formats.
daily tasks include but are not limited to:
providing excellent customer service as a barista
receiving + restocking product from commissary + pastry departments
maintaining daily inventory of dry goods + restocking as needed
ensuring all cafe areas are clean + NYC DOH complaint
assembling catering, pickup + shipping orders
maintaining accurate inventory of takeout items on bentobox
communicating with cafe manager about what’s working + where improvements need to be made
expectations:
at least one year's experience in a similar position, preferably in a high-level environment
driven to provide exceptional customer service
ability to follow directions, willing to learn + take ownership of mistakes
extremely communicative + knows when to ask for help
hard-working + committed to being part of a collaborative team
maintains organization and cleanliness of the cafe
a flexible, adaptable + positive attitude
added advantages, but not required:
possesses an NYC DOH Food Handler’s Certificate
Barista skills
Prior experience with Square and Bento Box
schedule + hours: full-time. scheduling flexibility is required, including weekends and some holidays.
compensation: hourly plus part of the tip pool
benefits: Full-time staff are eligible for health benefits and, after one full year, a 401K
interested applicants: please send your resume to info@poppysbrooklyn.com