CORE COMMITMENT REFLECTION FROM MADDI CONWAY
This Week’s CoCo: Think Hard
Growing up my mom would often say, “If you don’t use your brain, then you have to use your feet!” HUH?! After many chaotic mornings of running back into the house because I forgot something, it started to make sense. When we don’t slow down and take a moment to think about what’s ahead, we often end up making more work for ourselves.
Whether it’s a busy morning in cafe and we’re rushing through a line of drinks and end up having to remake things because it was wrong the first time, or we’re on autopilot rushing through emails and have to go back and revisit because we missed important details, we can all benefit from Thinking Hard.
Next Week’s CoCo: Clean the Corners
I LOVE visiting the bathroom when I’m dining out and I WILL judge a restaurant based on it. To me there is nothing worse than having an incredible dining experience, and then seeing their bathrooms poorly taken care of. Vice versa, I am always impressed by a fast food restaurant with immaculate bathrooms. This is what it means to clean the corners!
If the “least” important aspect of your space is clean then I can trust the cleanliness of your entire space. It also demonstrates a level of care and respect if the smallest details are just as important as the most obvious ones.
CORE COMMITMENT HEROES
Think Hard: This Core Commitment Hero comes from Downer Kitchen – Alyssa! She comes to work with a solid game plan in mind, and is constantly looking for new ways to be effective in our space!
Clean the Corners: This Core Commitment Hero comes from the Downer Cafe – Killian and Noah! Killian does an amazing job of keeping up with checklists task and will deep clean any items that look extra gross any chance she gets! Noah does a great job of getting our zones and weekly tasks done each week! He does a great job of going around the cafe and making sure it sparkles!
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Coffee Geek Survey
Hey everyone! Hit the link to share your ideas & recs for our upcoming workshops + benefits review! **NOTE: we found a small settings issue which has been resolved, so the link will take you right to the survey. Please text KS at 262-352-8595 if you have any questions
SCC Transportation Grant Now Open: In striving to be equitable, inclusive, and environmentally conscious, SCC offers a transportation grant opportunity to a handful of team members each quarter. This grant is awarded based on need. Team members who receive this grant will receive a monthly reimbursement towards a bus pass, bike, etc. If your primary method of transportation to work is something other than a personal vehicle and you are interested in participating, please email teams@stonecreekcoffee.com to request an application. All current and previous recipients should reach out to Teams to request a new application to reapply for the upcoming quarter. We will be accepting applications Tuesday, October 1st through the end of the day Tuesday, October 8th, 2024. Q4 grant recipients will be selected by the end of the day on Friday, October 11th.
We’re looking for TWO employees to work with an upcoming festive event!
What: Hot Cocoa and Santa Claus Event
When: December 21st, shift from 7 am – 1 pm and event from 9 am – Noon
Where: Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
We need staff to assist with:
- Making and serving hot chocolate
- Managing payments using our iPad/Square system
If you’re interested in spreading some holiday cheer and joining the fun, please email abalestrieri@stonecreekcoffee.com for more details and to get scheduled! This is a paid opportunity.
Thank you for your consideration!
10/14 Rescheduled Professional Development Class – The Business of Coffee: We are excited to share with you that we will be hosting The Business of Coffee Professional Development Class on Monday, October 14th from 2-5pm! This class is run by Drew, the Director of Development, at the Factory. This class is available to both part time and full time team members to use Professional Development Time. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP here. We hope to see you there!
WINS & SHOUT-OUTS
If you’d like to recognize or celebrate a teammate, we would love to hear about it! By clicking here, you can fill out a form to nominate a hero and choose how you would like them to be celebrated.
UPCOMING MERCH & DESIGNS
Flying Saucer Catnip Toy
Launching 10/17
An out-of-this-world toy for our feline friends just landed at SCC. Entertain your furry companion with our Flying Saucer Catnip Toy.
Beanjuice Beanjuice
Launching 10/17
It’s Showtime! Get into the spirit of the season with Beanjuice Beanjuice, our latest short-run coffee inspired by the return of a beloved classic. This blend brings a touch of supernatural flair to your cup, with a lively and unforgettable flavor profile that’s deliciously strange and unusual. Expect vibrant grapefruit notes, perfectly balanced with smooth hints of cocoa and caramel. Whether you’re a Halloween fanatic or just looking to elevate your coffee game, Beanjuice Beanjuice is here to add a little magic to your morning brew.
GOINGS-ON & UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
- 10/10 – 10/13 20% off Light & Dark Roasts: This promotion will be available in our cafes, on our mobile app, on ecom. In Square, ring up coffee as usual, the discount will be auto-applied.
- 10/24 – 10/27 Free 1/2lb Of Beanjuice Beanjuice On Orders Over $45: This will be available in our cafes and on ecom. This will NOT be applicable on our mobile app. NOTE: We’ll need to keep a stash of Beanjuice prepacks behind the counter to make handing this to customers easy and fast! You will need to remember that when a customer spends over $45, that you need to ring up a Beanjuice, and use the coupon BEANJUICE45.
- 10/31 Buy a Spider Web Camp Mug, Get A Free 1/2lb Of Beanjuice Beanjuice:This will be available in our cafes and on ecom. This will NOT be applicable on our mobile app. NOTE: We’ll need to keep a stash of Beanjuice prepacks behind the counter to make handing this to customers easy and fast! You will need to remember that when a customer buys a Spider Web Camp Mug, that you need to ring up a Beanjuice, and use the coupon BEANJUICEMUG.
- 11/5 Election Day: We’ll be closing the cafes at 4:00pm on Tuesday, November 5th to encourage our employees to get out and vote. We’ll also be doing a “Your Voice Matters” sticker giveaway!