Coffee plays a vastly important part in offices all over the United States. For some, there is no use in trying to get anything done before that first cup of coffee. If you completely identify with the devastated employees who learn there will be no coffee during the coffee break in the Broadway musical How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, you know I’m already preaching to the choir.
For business owners, a good office coffee service can be a great way to show your employees you care. Hiring a vendor or coffee service business to operate or stock such a break room setup takes the burden off your shoulders while still allowing you to cater to the tastes of your workers. Your break room alone could keep your employees loyal.
As you’re shopping for the right vendor or business with whom to work, here are a few things to look for.
Willingness to Work with You
Every office environment is different, and a good coffee service should be flexible enough to offer a solution that is tailored to your specific needs. There is quite a variety of different types of equipment for brewing coffee, for instance, and the service should be able to identify which style will work best for you and your budget. Along with equipment, you should have a choice of coffee and tea brands from which to select. It won’t matter to your employees how fancy the equipment is if the coffee tastes like mud from an old boot. Look for quality products.
Reliability
Will the service company be available to service equipment and restock products before they run out? It doesn’t matter how delicious the coffee blends are if it always seem to be gone. Make sure the coffee service understands the needs of your workplace and is able to visit your place of business frequently enough to keep everything well-stocked. Is the coffee service easy to contact? Do they respond quickly and efficiently?
Variety
Not everyone drinks coffee. In order to show all of your employees you care – and not just the coffee drinkers – make sure you offer other beverages. A coffee service can’t be all things to all people, but a selection of coffee, tea, herbal tea, and even hot chocolate will probably satisfy almost everyone.
While a break room coffee service doesn’t have to be overly expensive and elaborate, even a simple, clean, and well-stocked setup can go a long way to showing workers you care about their well being. An office coffee service that is easy to work with will keep your office running a lot more smoothly as well.