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Operation Associate

ABOUT THE ROLE

我们正在寻找一位独当一面、富有想法且热爱社区的小伙伴,加入我们的书店咖啡馆。在这个岗位上,你是空间的主理人之一,也是面对顾客的第一张面孔——你的日常既包括制作精品意式咖啡、为读者挑选下一本好书,也涵盖了线上网店的运营以及各种文化活动的落地。如果你对文学和精品咖啡抱有热情,也喜欢与人建立有温度的连接,欢迎加入我们。


We are seeking a versatile, creative, and community-minded team member to join our hybrid bookstore and cafe. In this role, you will be the face of our space—doing everything from crafting specialty espresso drinks and guiding customers to their next great read, to supporting our online shop and vibrant cultural events. If you love literature, specialty coffee, and fostering community connections, we would love to meet you.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily Operations & Guest Experience

  • Customer Service & Literary Guidance: Welcome guests, provide personalized book recommendations, and cultivate a warm environment for community and literary exploration.
  • Coffee & Beverage Preparation: Craft specialty coffee and tea beverages to high quality and aesthetic standards (comprehensive training provided).
  • POS & Financials: Process transactions accurately, handle daily cash management, and maintain financial records using Shopify POS.

Inventory, Merchandising & E-commerce

  • Visual Merchandising: Maintain store cleanliness and design engaging book and cafe displays with a creative flair.
  • Inventory Management: Receive shipments, manage stock levels, and maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Fulfillment: Process, package, and ship online orders, ensuring a seamless bridge between our physical and digital storefronts.

Digital Marketing & Community Programming

  • Social Media & Content: Document daily bookstore life, create visual content, and share book recommendations to grow our online community.
  • Events & Cultural Programming: Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing bookstore cultural activities, author talks, and community events.


QUALIFICATIONS


Required:

  • Language: Professional proficiency in both English and Mandarin is required to serve our diverse community.
  • Compliance: Ability to follow all health, safety, and professional customer service protocols.

Preferred / Great to Have:

  • Proficiency or conversational skills in Cantonese.
  • Previous barista experience or a strong passion for specialty coffee.
  • A keen eye for visual storytelling, brand photography, or digital content creation.


BENEFITS & EMPLOYMENT TERMS

What We Offer:

  • Paid sick leave (in accordance with San Francisco/California law).
  • Workers’ Compensation coverage.
  • Comprehensive training in specialty coffee preparation.

Position Details:

  • Employment Type: At-will employment subject to company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  • Evaluation Period: A 90-day performance evaluation period to assess mutual fit.
  • Breaks: All California meal and rest break requirements are strictly provided and respected.

Work schedule

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay

  • Tips

Benefits

  • Employee discount

Unbound Bookstore - San Francisco

38 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
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