Barista | Philadelphia

Blank Street; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blank Street in Philadelphia is seeking a friendly barista to deliver welcoming hospitality, operate high‑quality coffee and matcha, and help grow the brand in a fast‑paced, high‑volume setting.

You will join a world‑class team, uphold health standards, and participate in events and promotions while enjoying growth opportunities as Blank Street expands in the city and beyond.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, or coffee.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• Able to lift 25+ lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent, welcoming hospitality to every customer.
• Operate equipment and prepare coffee and matcha to Blank Street standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and uphold health standards.
• Collaborate with Operations and Marketing for events and promotions.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Coffee enthusiasm

Teamwork

Tools

POS system

Job description

At Blank Street, we’re on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand for a generation, built on a matcha‑forward menu, a design aesthetic that people stop to photograph, and a high‑volume format that never cuts corners on quality or hospitality.

What began as a handful of carts in NYC is now 100+ locations across New York, DC, Boston, and London, and we’re just getting started. We’re building the team that will define Blank Street in Philadelphia. As a barista you’ll have outsized influence on how Blank Street shows up and will be the first to enjoy growth opportunities as we expand across the city and beyond.

Who We’re Looking For

• Friendly, enthusiastic, and passionate about hospitality
• Adaptable and open‑minded; flexible as the business evolves
• Detail‑obsessed, self‑motivated to keep shifts running smoothly
• Passionate about coffee and/or matcha, willing to share that enthusiasm with customers
• Inclusive, comfortable working on a diverse team and able to bring different personalities together

What You’ll Own

• Deliver consistent, welcoming, and engaging hospitality, turning every customer into a regular
• Operate as part of a world‑class team using the best equipment, coffee, and matcha in the industry
• Maintain a clean, organized environment, upholding Local Department of Health and Blank Street standards at all times
• Partner with Operations and Marketing for events and promotions to expand the brand
• Continuously improve, learning and adhering to procedures such as cash handling, inventory, waste tracking, opening and closing processes

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, or coffee
• Must be 18+ years old
• Able to lift 25+ lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Mandatory work‑hour availability: part‑time (15‑25 hrs/week, 3 days/week with 2 peak days) or full‑time (30‑40 hrs/week, 4‑5 days/week with 2 peak days); weekend and holiday availability preferred
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