Shift Lead | Washington, D.C.

Blank Street; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$19.50-21.00/hour

Barista accreditation

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Sick time

1.5x holiday pay

Free coffee on shift

Blank Street swag

Job summary

Blank Street, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Shift Lead to manage cafe floor operations during busy shifts, mentor teammates, and ensure exceptional hospitality. You will model service standards, train new staff on recipes and processes, and support the GM in daily store leadership.

You’ll open/close the store, handle customer issues, and implement initiatives to boost foot traffic, sales, and efficiency while upholding Blank Street’s brand and guest experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a customer service leadership role (e.g. Shift Leader, Shift Supervisor, Key Holder).
• 18+ years of age.
• Able to lift 25+ lbs and stand for long periods.
• Availability that meets cafe needs and full-time schedule (30–40 hours per week, 4–5 days).
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

• Craft beautiful coffee and matcha products.
• Provide exceptional hospitality to customers.
• Support the GM and train new employees on recipes and store processes.
• Open and close the store safely, following all checklists.
• Handle and resolve customer issues that occur.
• Lead initiatives to increase foot traffic, daily sales, and profitability.

Skills

Customer leadership

Hospitality knowledge

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.

Add a Spark to the Ordinary...

At Blank Street, we're reimagining the cafe experience, making high-quality coffee and matcha accessible and efficient. As a Shift Lead, you'll play a key role in bringing our mission to life with your team. You'll lead by example on the floor, ensure smooth operations during your shift, and create an environment where both customers and team members feel valued. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced settings, loves connecting with people, motivating their team, and is passionate about great hospitality.

Who We're Looking For

• Love for cafe culture and people
• Friendly, open and approachable person who is able to work well with others
• Strong knowledge of coffee and/or matcha
• Solid multitasking skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills
• Passionate about delivering excellent hospitality to create a regular customer base
• Able to work at a fast pace in high volume environments
• Be an exemplary ambassador of our brand
• Desire to foster growth with their team members

What You'll Own

• Craft beautiful coffee and matcha products
• Provide exceptional hospitality to Blank Street customers
• Support your GM and help train new employees to succeed at Blank Street, including ensuring that new team members are following all recipe on the menu and operational processes in the store
• Open and close the store safely and responsibly ensuring that all checklists are followed
• Handle and solve customer issues that occur
• Leads and support initiatives at the store level that increase foot traffic, new customers, daily sales, and operational profitability

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in a customer service leadership position (e.g. Shift Leader Shift Supervisor, Key Holder), preferably in hospitality, coffee, or beverage
• 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
• 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

• $19.50-21.00/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

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities and expectations may change from time to time based on business needs, and Blank Street reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties at any time.