TEAMMATES WANTED

Working at Cascade Maverik is like playing on a championship team. Everyone on the team has an important role to play, and no matter your title, you are part of something bigger than yourself. We empower each other to be our best and remain committed to developing the most innovative lacrosse equipment in the industry. If you’re a team player, we encourage you to reach out and connect with our talented roster.

Purpose & Core Values:   

Our purpose at Cascade Maverik is to enrich life experiences through sports. We have the responsibility to cultivate the future of our brands. We are always “we” and never “I”.  We love what we do. We believe anything is possible and work to be our best. We strive to always redefine the standard of excellence in all that we do.

Want to join our team as a Developer, Helmets & Headgear?

The Developer of Helmets & Headgear is an integral member of the R&D team by participating in all phases of product development and production processes; responsible for developing new technology and evolving our product lineup for Cascade and Maverik Lacrosse brands. This role reports to the Sr. Manager of Product Development – Lacrosse.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Leads the design and development of lacrosse helmet and headgear projects from ideation through commercialization.
• Responsible for communication of project status to internal stakeholders including brand, quality, sourcing, and production teams.
• Leads lab and field-testing initiatives to validate product performance and ensure products meet applicable certification standards.
• Maintains factory relationships throughout the product development process, from concept to production.
• Ensures best-in-class QC for all products and oversees compliance with relevant safety standards and certifications.
• Coordinates with all departments necessary for product certification submission to governing bodies.
• Develops and executes creative product line strategies within budget and on time.
• Tracks market and consumer trends to inform and improve product performance.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to support sourcing, manufacturing process development, and QC guideline implementation.
• May travel 10–15% of the time domestically and internationally to factories, vendors, and testing sites.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, and 3+ years of experience in product development or a related field.
• Excellent time and project management skills, with ability to meet deadlines across multiple concurrent projects.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator, and/or Adobe Photoshop is a plus.
• Ability to work multiple projects, with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, such as additive manufacturing, is a plus.
• Experience and interest in the game of lacrosse is a plus.

Interested yet? Good. We are, too. We're pretty sure you’ll want to know this position is eligible to participate in the Company’s incentive plan. We also offer one of the most generous benefits packages around including a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, an employee discount program on apparel and gear, casual & hybrid work environment and a host of other perks we don't have room to mention here.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer.

We use AI-assisted tools during parts of our recruitment process to help ensure fairness and efficiency. All final hiring decisions are made by our human hiring team.

About Blank Street

At Blank Street, we're building the defining food and beverage brand of our generation.

We believe the little moments that shape your day are often the most important ones, and they deserve to be special. Over the last five years, we've been crafting a unique menu, designing distinctive spaces, and building a hospitality experience around one vision: turning everyday moments like your morning coffee or afternoon matcha into a daily luxury.

It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day.

Sound like you? Keep reading.

The Role

We're opening in Liverpool and we're looking for a General Manager to lead it from the ground up.

This won't be one store among many. For now, this is Blank Street in your city. A single, high-volume flagship location which will be the highest expression of our brand.

You'll build the team, launch the store, and own the full experience. You're the person who represents Blank Street in your city.

Who You Are

We're looking for someone who is equal parts hospitality-first operator and entrepreneur.

As a hospitality-first operator, you hold yourself to a higher standard than anyone would ask of you, and coach the team in the same way. You obsess over the details, thrive in high-volume environments, are passionate about our products and, above all, care about delivering genuine moments of connection.

As an entrepreneur, you love building from scratch: hiring a team, setting a culture, opening the doors, and figuring out how to raise the bar from there. We're still building Blank Street as we go, and we look for people who are excited to build it with us.

What You'll Own

Hospitality Leader

• Own every drink that leaves your store. Crafted to perfection, every time.
• Keep your store immaculate, front and back of house.
• Lead from the front and set the pace of every shift by jumping in where it matters most

People Leader

• Own recruitment and hire only the highest-potential talent.
• Train your team to become exceptional Blank Street baristas.
• Nurture the next generation of Blank Street leaders, while ensuring those here for the shorter term feel developed and invested in.
• Build a connected, engaged team through a welcoming environment and thoughtful team events.

PnL Owner

• Design each shift by station with precision, balancing labour productivity with demand.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and waste with discipline.
• Spot and execute tactical levers to drive store sales.

Change Maker

• Lead rollout of new initiatives in your store(s). Land the "why" and "how" with your team, driving real adoption and enthusiasm.
• Propose and test new ideas. Collaborate with your OM and HQ to pilot and refine

Who are you

• 2+ years of experience leading operations in high-growth hospitality/consumer brands
• Experienced hospitality manager with a background in high-volume environments.
• Proven ability to build, train, and lead a team from the ground up.
• Strong P&L understanding, from labour planning to inventory management.
• Hands-on and highly action-oriented.
• Genuine passion for coffee, matcha, and delivering great customer experiences

Benefits & Perks

• Private health and dental insurance
• 25 days of annual leave (on top of bank holidays), along with an additional paid day a year 'to start something extraordinary' ✨ and pursue a passion
• A salary sacrifice scheme to spend on Cycle to Work, bike subscriptions, pensions and medical
• Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️✨
• Great culture with regular team events