𝐎𝐃𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐘𝐄𝐄 𝐀 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐀𝐆𝐄
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We believe that if a job is worth doing, it is worth doing well. And a job that is done well is worth paying good money for. That's why we commit to paying a living wage to every employee at Oddly.
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Using data aggregated by MIT, we found that a livable wage for a single person with no kids in KC was $2901 per month, or $16.75 an hour for a full-time hourly employee (as of October 2022.) We then surveyed baristas in Kansas City, and found that they are largely dependent upon the generosity of customers through tips for nearly 30% of their income. As a company, we felt the need to remove the fear and uncertainty that can come with relying on gratuity for a large portion of a person's income, particularly in an industry where tipping isn't always a consistent practice.
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We decided to leverage tips as a tool to help us provide a living wage for our employees. In November 2019, we committed to a MINIMUM hourly pay rate after tips of $18/hr. If an employee’s average hourly wage including tips is ever under $18/hr, Oddly will make up the difference. If an employee’s average rate goes above $18/hr, it’s all theirs, with bi-annual re-evaluation for increases based on performance, company success, and increases in cost of living expenses. We've since increased that minimum to $19/hr, and will continue to re-evaluate this minimum long after this post is published.
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In addition to a living wage and the perks you'd expect working at a coffee shop (free drinks, discounts on food and merch for all staff and a significant other/friend, free bags of coffee etc), we thought it was important to support our staff by immediately providing 45 hours of sick pay each calendar year, access to direct primary health care and paid vacation time. An important aspect of this for us was to also make it clear that taking time off for mental health reasons is equally as valid as if you came down with a virus or something else.
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A quick guide to who we are, what we do and why we’re different. Cheers to (politely) giving the finger to the status quo! (Yes there’s a misspelling on slide 5… sorry mom!)
𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 𝗢𝗙 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗢-𝗚𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠.
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We switched to reusable glass for all to-go drinks in 2019. Given the astounding amount of paper and plastic coffee cups that end up in landfills each year, we felt it was a step we could take not only to limit the impact of our own operations, but hopefully move the needle a bit in our industry by showing it to be a beneficial practice. Even through the difficulties of the last two years, it’s been a very positive experience.
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For just $1.50 (updated since the original posting of these slides), you get a reusable glass jar with lid and coozie for your drink. Bring it all back next time for your dollar back, or reuse it or swap out for a fresh jar for your next drink. It’s our customers’ continued support and participation that makes this work, so thanks for helping us try to break our unsustainable habits as coffee consumers. And remember, there’s no shame in bringing a large quantity back! As long as they’re in reusable condition we’ll take them and wash them to be put back in circulation!
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#reuse #glassrevolution #coffee #kansascity #recycle #kccoffee
Oddly is excited to announce it will be hosting its first ever art market to kick off pride month! 🤯🤯‼️‼️ Free to Attend!
Saturday May 30th from 10am-3pm♥️
We will be taking over 42nd Street (the street in between Forrest Ave and Troost Ave) to host over 20+ local artists/vendors! 🤩
Look forward to different artists that specialize in jewelry, pottery, photography, illustration and more! 🧑🎨We will also have multiple local mutual aid orgs so you can find out how to get more involved in your community🤝
We are also partnering with @haloempowersyouth to do a profit share! 20% of all coffee and biscuit sales inside Oddly will go directly to the Halo Foundation, providing housing, art, and education to at risk youth in Kansas City♥️
This is something you will not want to miss (and neither will your friends!) 💖
Saturday May 30th 10am-3pm!✨🧚
¡Hola Colombia! 🇨🇴 here’s our 2026 recap from some of our staff’s trip to @lapalmayeltucan last week 🤩
At their two year mark, employees get to visit La Palma to learn more in depth about the production of the beans that arrive at our shop. Here’s a little sneak peek of what that looks like!
Low Brow, High Quality has been our saying for a long time and tee take priority in making sure our staff becomes well educated in all steps of the industry♥️ till next year Colombia!
(Edit: misspelling of Colombia in the closed captions, my bad! 😅 -Oddly’s social media guy)
We have been nominated by @thepitchkc in this years drink category for the best Coffeehouse and best Local Coffee Roaster! ☕️❤️ voting ends May 13th! linked in bio, we would appreciate your vote (but of course we love everyone in the competition) 🫶
THIS MONDAY ONLY! THE MUSUBI SPAMMICH!🤤
Brought to life by @mybikeisspaghetti and @dabidz1374 ♥️This sando will be available only on Monday May 4th from 7am-2pm (or sell out!)
This $9 sandwich comes with our classic biscuit, grilled spam slice, furikake, green onion, a hash brown, and seaweed mayo🤯
See you tomorrow for the mouthwatering breakfast of your dreams 👀
yooooo u know what it is!
major apologies for such a late post this go round, please forgive my forgetfulness 🫶🏾 the Sketchbook Club is back on at @oddly this Monday the 4th from 6-8p. would love to see you there!
I had the honor of creating a custom flash sheet for my friends over @oddly (PS it’s stained with their drip 😚)
Over my apprenticeship I spent 2 years working in the kitchen and it honestly was my favorite job up until I started tattooing, literally the best shop in KC! 😭💖
Anyways once the crew finishes special training they get a tattoo off of this sheet by me as a treat! ☺️🎉How SICK!
Thank you @pryson.myke for letting me do something so sick with the best crew around. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss working at such an amazing space! ☕️
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Oddly Correct is having a Makers Market with 20+ local artists! It will take place Saturday May 30th from 10am-3pm😍
This is a call for artists with any sellable handmade medium (bakers, illustrators, hand made clothes, painters, photographers, any physical media/medium). Local non-profit orgs that are community oriented are also welcome to apply!✨We will already have music so no musical artists will be considered.
We would love to specifically highlight local queer/BIPOC artists since this will be a Pride event! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️But anyone is welcome to attend/apply.
You will need to bring your own set up supplies (more info in application link) The event will be outside on 42nd street between Troost Ave & Forrest Ave.
No vendor fee! We want to make this as accessible as possible 🫶
We don’t have many spots, so no hard feelings if you are not selected. You will automatically be considered for future pop ups at Oddly!
LINK IN BIO, PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE APPLYING ❤️
Calling all Oddly-goers and Hyde Park Neighbors! We will be hosting our first Oddly Clean trash pickup on April 22nd at 5pm🤩
We will be picking up trash along the sidewalks in our community and meet up after for a pizza party
Please RSVP with the link ((in bio!!)) so we can make sure to have enough supplies and snacks for everyone. See you there & Happy Earth Day 🌎🌱
