Barista — Craft Coffee, Fast-Paced Service, Perks Included

Blank Street, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary coffee and treats on-shi

Free Blank Street swag

Tenure-based paid time off

Sick time

1.5x pay on select holidays

Job summary

Blank Street in the United States seeks friendly, customer-focused Baristas to join our fast-paced cafes. You will deliver a carefully curated menu with passion, using top-tier equipment to elevate the coffee and beverages, while working both independently and with a team.

This role emphasizes hospitality, consistency, speed during rush periods, and a commitment to forming a loyal neighborhood customer base.

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 cafés
• 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

Team player

Cash handling

Multitasking

Job description

Blank Street in the United States seeks friendly, customer-focused Baristas to join our fast-paced cafes. You will deliver a carefully curated menu with passion, using top-tier equipment to elevate the coffee and beverages, while working both independently and with a team.

This role emphasizes hospitality, consistency, speed during rush periods, and a commitment to forming a loyal neighborhood customer base.