Barista: Craft Coffee, Fast-Paced Team, Great Perks

Blank Street, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Blank Street, Inc. is hiring baristas who thrive in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment and are passionate about coffee and customer service. You will join a team dedicated to delivering a curated experience and building a loyal neighborhood following.

We value reliability, adaptability, and the ability to work independently or with the team. Positions include part-time 15–25 hours weekly or full-time 30–40 hours, with weekend availability and supportive benefits.

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.: upon acceptance of a job offer and completion of the Form I-9 with acceptable documents, Blank Street will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. (a process known as ”E-Verify”)
• 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

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Cash handling

Adaptable

Learn quickly

Job description

Blank Street, Inc. is hiring baristas who thrive in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment and are passionate about coffee and customer service. You will join a team dedicated to delivering a curated experience and building a loyal neighborhood following.

We value reliability, adaptability, and the ability to work independently or with the team. Positions include part-time 15–25 hours weekly or full-time 30–40 hours, with weekend availability and supportive benefits.