Barista: Craft Coffee & Guest Experience

Blue Bottle Coffee; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 2,611,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Free drinks during shifts

Discount on all products

Training and development

Job summary

Blue Bottle Coffee is seeking a Barista who loves coffee, food, sustainability, and creating memorable guest experiences. You will craft beverages, prepare food, and share knowledge with guests while helping maintain a welcoming café environment.

You will participate in tastings, trainings, and in-house cuppings to grow your craft, while upholding health and safety standards and contributing to sustainability goals across the company.

Qualifications

• Existing Food Handler’s Certification required for the state you will be working in, or will obtain it within 30 days post-hire
• Basic math and computer skills
• A flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional hospitality to guests, teammates, vendors, and suppliers
• Make and serve a selection of beverages with various brewing methods
• Prepare and serve delicious food
• Stay knowledgeable about Blue Bottle offerings and training programs
• Taste beverages to ensure quality and uphold standards
• Create community in cafes by sharing beverage knowledge
• Support the team with cafe-running tasks (cleaning, dishes, sweeping, etc.)
• Be passionate about sustainability goals and health/safety guidelines
• Promote a safe and respectful working environment
• Complete Blue Bottle Academy training and 90-day validation post-hire

Job description

Blue Bottle Coffee is seeking a Barista who loves coffee, food, sustainability, and creating memorable guest experiences. You will craft beverages, prepare food, and share knowledge with guests while helping maintain a welcoming café environment.

You will participate in tastings, trainings, and in-house cuppings to grow your craft, while upholding health and safety standards and contributing to sustainability goals across the company.