Barista | Washington, D.C.

Blank Street•Washington, DC

3d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Baristas at Blank Street deliver welcoming, customer-focused service while preparing the cafe’s curated menu of coffee, matcha, and other beverages with care and precision. The role combines hospitality, product quality, teamwork, and independent problem-solving in a fast-paced cafe environment, with the goal of creating memorable customer experiences and building a neighborhood community. Baristas use professional coffee equipment, follow food-safety and product standards, manage inventory and par levels to limit waste, and support operational and marketing initiatives. The position may be part-time (15–25 hours per week, three days per week) or full-time (30–40 hours per week, four to five days per week). Both schedules require availability for two peak days, defined as Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Requirements

At least 1 year of customer service experience; hospitality or coffee experience is preferred.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Able to lift more than 25 pounds and stand for long periods.
Availability that meets the needs of the cafes.
For part-time work: availability for 15–25 hours per week over three days, including two peak days.
For full-time work: availability for 30–40 hours per week over four to five days, including two peak days.
Authorized to work in the United States; employment authorization is verified through Form I-9 and E-Verify.
Weekend and holiday availability is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience in hospitality or coffee.
Weekend and holiday availability.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent, welcoming, and engaging customer service, with the goal of turning customers into regulars.
Prepare drinks using the company’s coffee program, equipment, and products.
Complete training and follow proper food and beverage handling practices to maintain freshness and quality.
Prevent product waste by maintaining systems for food and beverage inventory and adjusting par levels to match business peaks and lows.
Maintain Local Department of Health standards.
Know and follow product, service, and brand training playbooks.
Participate in Operations and Marketing initiatives to increase foot traffic, attract new customers, grow daily sales, improve profitability, and develop a loyal neighborhood customer base.