Barista | Washington DC

Blank Street•Washington, DC

8h•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

At Blank Street, we’re on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. We aim to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable, serving millions of customers across cities. Baristas at Blank Street are expected to work independently while also thriving in a team environment. The ideal candidate is a proven people-person who takes pride in providing amazing service experiences, is customer-centric, and believes in serving a carefully curated menu with passion and precision, ensuring customers receive exactly what they need, every day, in their way.

Requirements

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 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
Experience in the customer service or hospitality industry
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
You must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Weekend and holiday availability preferred

Responsibilities

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 (the eversys cameos and shotmasters) and product in the industry to prepare the tastiest drinks
Complete all training to ensures 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
Maintains Local Department of Health standards at all times
Full and complete knowledge and adherence to all product, service and brand training playbooks
Participates 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