Barista: Craft Coffee, Delight Guests, Team-Driven

Blank Street, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick time

Holiday pay (1.5x)

Complimentary coffee

Blank Street swag

Job summary

Blank Street, Inc. is hiring baristas who deliver friendly, high-quality service in a fast-paced cafe environment. You’ll work to create delicious coffee and beverages, uphold food safety, and contribute to a welcoming, community-oriented store culture.

Positions include part-time and full-time schedules; the team values teamwork, reliability, and enthusiasm for great coffee. Benefits include perks like paid time off and holiday pay.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a customer service position, preferably in hospitality or coffee
• 18+ years of age
• Able to lift 25+ lbs, and to stand for long periods of time
• Availability that meets the needs of our cafes
• Part Time: 15-25 hours per week, 3 days per week and must be able to work 2 peak days (peak days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Full Time: 30-40 hours per week, 4-5 days per week and must be able to work 2 peak days (peak days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Weekend and holiday availability preferred
• You must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• A comprehensive Barista accreditation and training program
• Tenure based paid time off
• Sick time
• 1.5x pay on select holidays
• Complimentary coffee and treats on shift
• Free Blank Street swag

Responsibilities

• Delight our customers with consistent, welcoming and engaging customer service, taking the opportunity to turn every customer into a regular
• Work within a world-class coffee program using the best coffee equipment and product in the industry to prepare the tastiest drinks
• Complete all training to ensure proper measures are in place to achieve the correct handling of food and beverage to retain its freshness and quality
• Have systems in place to avoid wastage of product with both food and beverage, following and adjusting par levels where needed in line with business peaks and lows
• Maintain Local Department of Health standards at all times
• Full and complete knowledge and adherence to all product, service and brand training playbooks
• Participate in all initiatives with the Operations and Marketing teams to increase foot traffic, new customers, daily sales, and operational profitability and develop a loyal neighborhood customer base

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Cash handling

Team player

Job description

Blank Street, Inc. is hiring baristas who deliver friendly, high-quality service in a fast-paced cafe environment. You’ll work to create delicious coffee and beverages, uphold food safety, and contribute to a welcoming, community-oriented store culture.

Positions include part-time and full-time schedules; the team values teamwork, reliability, and enthusiasm for great coffee. Benefits include perks like paid time off and holiday pay.