Part-Time Barista

Dog Tag Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dog Tag Bakery in Georgetown, DC, is seeking a friendly Barista to deliver an engaging customer experience and support bakery operations while representing our mission-driven program. You’ll provide full beverage service, work with the POS system, and offer recommendations on bakery items, informed by knowledge of allergens and food safety.

A weekend shift is required and you’ll join a collaborative, mission-focused team.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding and enthusiasm for Dog Tag Inc. mission.
• Good attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.
• Quickly recognize and resolve problems.
• Must be available for a minimum of one weekend shift.
• Highly responsible, punctual and reliable.
• Requires long periods of standing.

Responsibilities

• Immediately acknowledging and greeting customers with the highest level of hospitality.
• Providing a full range of coffee, tea, and beverage service.
• Accurately processing transactions through the Point-of-Sale system.
• Having a strong working knowledge of bakery products and allergens to provide recommendations to customers.
• Maintaining cleanliness in all front of house areas and adhering to proper food safety guidelines.
• Having a strong understanding of the bakery’s unique mission and how to explain it to customers.
• Assisting kitchen and catering team as requested

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Cash handling

Food safety

Tools

POS system

Job description

About Dog Tag

At Dog Tag Bakery, we’re more than just a bakery — we’re part of Dog Tag Inc., a mission-driven organization that blends the art of baking with a powerful commitment to social impact. Based in DC’s Georgetown neighborhood, Dog Tag Bakery provides an innovative, hands‑on educational program for veterans, military spouses, and caregivers, equipping them with the skills to launch their own businesses or transition to meaningful careers in the civilian workforce.

Why Dog Tag?

What makes Dog Tag truly unique is our holistic approach to social impact. We don’t just serve great food; we provide a supportive environment for veterans and their families to thrive, grow, and connect. Our values of service, entrepreneurship, empowerment, and respect guide everything we do — from the way we interact with our team to the way we engage with our customers.

As part of our growing team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a mission that’s bigger than baking. You’ll help empower individuals, change lives, and make an impact every day. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to contribute to a legacy that transforms the lives of veterans, military families, and caregivers while serving delicious food to the community.

Role Description

A Barista at Dog Tag Bakery is responsible for providing an engaging customer experience, contributing to the profitable operation of the bakery, and acting as an ambassador for the Dog Tag fellowship program.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Immediately acknowledging and greeting customers with the highest level of hospitality.
• Providing a full range of coffee, tea, and beverage service.
• Accurately processing transactions through the Point-of-Sale system.
• Having a strong working knowledge of bakery products and allergens to provide recommendations to customers.
• Maintaining cleanliness in all front of house areas and adhering to proper food safety guidelines.
• Having a strong understanding of the bakery’s unique mission and how to explain it to customers.
• Assisting kitchen and catering team as requested

Qualifications

• Clear understanding and enthusiasm for Dog Tag Inc. mission.
• Good attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.
• Quickly recognize and resolve problems.
• Must be available for a minimum of one weekend shift.
• Highly responsible, punctual and reliable.
• Requires long periods of standing.