Barista | Los Angeles

Blank Street, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Barista accreditation & training

Tenure-based PTO

Commuter benefits

Sick time

1.5x pay on select holidays

Complimentary coffee on shift

Free Blank Street swag

Job summary

Blank Street, Inc. is hiring baristas in Los Angeles to deliver delightful hospitality and a high-quality beverage experience. You’ll join a tight-knit team on a growing brand with a focus on coffee and matcha, serving and building regular customers.

We welcome flexible part-time or full-time schedules, with training and accreditation provided. Expect a fast-paced, energetic environment with career growth opportunities as Blank Street expands across the city and beyond.

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.

Responsibilities

• Delight customers with welcoming hospitality and turn every customer into a regular.
• Use top quality coffee and matcha with a world-class team.
• Maintain a clean, organized environment meeting health standards and Blank Street guidelines.
• Collaborate with Operations and Marketing on events and promotions to grow the brand.
• Train and evolve with the company, raising standards and improving processes.
• Follow cash handling, inventory, waste tracking, opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Coffee knowledge

Matcha knowledge

Flexible schedule

Team player

Job description

About Blank Street:

At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Like the sound of this? Keep reading.

About Blank Street:

At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Like the sound of this? Keep reading.

Add a Spark to the Ordinary…

Baristas at Blank Street do a lot more than make drinks, they set the tone for the whole experience. As part of the founding LA team, you'll have outsized influence on how Blank Street shows up - and first access to growth opportunities as we expand across the city and beyond.

We're looking for people who genuinely care about hospitality, bring great energy to busy shifts, and pay attention to the small details that make a big difference. You'll be working with a tight-knit team that takes pride in what they do, serving a focused menu, making drinks the right way, and creating moments that keep people coming back.

Who We’re Looking For

• Friendly and enthusiastic player who is passionate about hospitality — you're always ready to make a customer's day
• Adaptable and open minded — we're evolving as we grow so you'll have to be flexible as things change
• Detail obsessed — you take pride in the small details to make things right
• Intentional and purposeful — you act with ownership to keep shifts running smoothly, efficiently, and with rhythm
• Passionate about coffee and/or matcha — you lead by example and share that enthusiasm with customers
• Inclusive — you are comfortable working on a diverse team and know how to bring different personalities together

What You’ll Own

• Delight our customers with consistent, welcoming and engaging hospitality, taking the opportunity to turn every customer into a regular
• Be an integral part of our world class team using the best equipment, coffee, and matcha in the industry
• Maintain a clean and organized environment upholding both Local Department of Health and Blank Street standards at all times
• Partner with our Operations and Marketing teams for events and promotions to expand our brand to new customers
• Continue to train and evolve with the company, driving ever higher standards and improving process along the way
• Set your team up for success by mastering different company procedures such as cash handling, inventory, waste tracking, and opening and closing processe

Requirements

• 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
• Blank Street will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits & Perks

• $20.00-21.00/hour plus tips
• A comprehensive Barista accreditation and training program
• Tenure based paid time off
• Commuter benefits
• Sick time
• 1.5x pay on select holidays
• Complimentary coffee and treats on shift
• Free Blank Street swag