Barista / Cashier – Washington, DC

Qargo Coffee; Washington; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Qargo Coffee Lafayette seeks friendly Barista/Cashier to prepare beverages and foods, deliver exceptional service, and maintain high standards in a fast-paced café. You’ll handle orders, operate the POS, and assist with opening/closing duties while supporting inventory and merchandising.

The role requires customer focus, reliability, and willingness to learn. Opportunities for growth and ongoing training are available across multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or currently in progress.
• Previous barista or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for hospitality and customer service.
• Ability to follow recipes and beverage standards accurately.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift at least 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso beverages, teas, and food items according to Qargo Coffee recipes and standards.
• Provide excellent customer service in a welcoming and professional environment.
• Greet customers positively and assist them with menu selections and questions.
• Operate POS systems and accurately process cash, debit, and credit card transactions.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, equipment, utensils, and dining areas.
• Conduct daily quality checks of products and inventory.
• Restock products and maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Support retail sales of coffee accessories and merchandise.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Hospitality mindset

Teamwork

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or in progress

Tools

POS systems

Cash register

Job description

Washington, United States | Posted on 05/12/2026

Barista/ Cashier – Qargo Coffee Lafayette

Location

Washington, DC, United States

Employment Type

Full-Time / Part-Time

Job Summary

Qargo Coffee is seeking friendly, energetic, and customer-focusedBaristas/Cashiers to join our team. In this role, you willprepare and serve high-quality beverages and food itemswhile delivering an exceptional customer experience in afast-paced café environment.

The ideal candidate is passionate aboutcoffee, hospitality, teamwork, and maintaining highoperational standards. Baristas are responsible forbeverage preparation, cashier operations, cleanliness,inventory support, and daily shift responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepareand serve coffee, espresso beverages, teas, and food itemsaccording to Qargo Coffee recipes and standards
• Provideexcellent customer service in a welcoming and professional environment
• Greetcustomers positively and assist them with menu selections and questions
• OperatePOS systems and accurately process cash, debit, and credit card transactions
• Maintaincleanliness and sanitation of workstations, equipment, utensils,and dining areas
• Conductdaily quality checks of products and inventory
• Restockproducts and maintain adequate inventory levels
• Supportretail sales of coffee accessories and merchandise
• Resolvecustomer concerns professionally and efficiently
• Assistwith opening and closing procedures
• Workcollaboratively with team members to ensure smooth operations
• Employeesmay assist with inventory transportation between store locationswhen necessary
• Employeesmay be scheduled for varying shifts based on operational needs

Qualifications& Requirements

• HighSchool Diploma or currently in progress
• Previousbarista or customer service experience preferred
• Abilityto work in a fast-paced environment
• Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills
• Passionfor hospitality and customer service
• Abilityto follow recipes and beverage standards accurately
• Flexibleavailability, including mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Abilityto stand for extended periods and lift at least 20 lbs
• Willingnessto learn and grow within the company
• Knowledgeof coffee and food service terminology is a plus
• Competitivehourly pay + tips
• Growthopportunities within Qargo Coffee
• Ongoingtraining and development

Qargo Coffee isa fast-growing coffee brand committed to deliveringpremium coffee experiences through exceptionalhospitality, innovation, and quality products. We striveto create welcoming environments for both our guests andteam members