Barista | Washington, D.C.

Blank Street; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Barista accreditation program

Tenure based paid time off

Commuter benefits

Sick time

1.5x pay on select holidays

Complimentary coffee and treats on-shi

Free Blank Street swag

Job summary

Blank Street in Washington, DC is seeking friendly baristas to deliver a welcoming, high‑quality coffee experience in a fast‑paced cafe. You will contribute to a world‑class program, craft drinks with precision, and help maintain freshness and customer satisfaction across shifts.

This role requires 1+ year of customer service, ability to lift 25 lbs, and weekend availability. You must be authorized to work in the U.S., and enjoy collaborating with teammates while thriving independently to grow a

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in customer service, preferably hospitality or coffee
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 25+ lbs
• Availability for part-time or full-time shifts, including peak days (Fri–Sun)

Responsibilities

• Deliver welcoming, engaging customer service and turn customers into regulars
• Work within a world-class coffee program to prepare drinks
• Train to ensure food/beverage handling meets freshness/quality standards
• Minimize waste by managing par levels during peak and off-peak periods
• Maintain health standards and adhere to product/service training
• Collaborate with Operations/Marketing to drive foot traffic and sales

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Multi-tasking

Cash handling

Flexible hours

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 are customer‑centric and believe in serving a carefully curated menu with passion and precision making every effort to give customers exactly what they need, every day. You will excel in fast‑paced environments, enjoy collaborating with your team, and create quality products. Your role will be hospitality driven, taking pride in giving exceptional service leveling up the ordinary customer experience. You're able to work independently while also thriving in a team environment, helping to build a strong sense of community for both customers and teammates.

Who We're Looking For

• A friendly and enthusiastic team player with a passion for excellent customer service; you're always ready to make your customers' day
• A reliable employee who is able to effectively manage time and priorities, including during busy rush periods where a sense of urgency is necessary
• Passionate about creating delicious coffee, matcha, and other cafe beverages
• A strong independent problem solver with proven multi‑tasking and communication skills
• Someone who is curious, adaptable and always willing to learn
• Comfortable working in a team or independently
• Comfortable with cash‑handling and maintaining store safety

What You'll Own

• 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

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
• 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")

Benefits & Perks

• $16.50-$17.50/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