Barista | Brooklyn

Blank Street•New York, NY

7d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Baristas at Blank Street serve a carefully curated menu with passion and precision, providing customer-focused hospitality and exceptional service. The role involves preparing quality coffee, matcha, and other café beverages in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with teammates, and helping build community among customers and staff. Baristas are expected to work independently when needed and contribute to a welcoming, memorable customer experience. The position also includes maintaining food and beverage freshness and quality, minimizing product waste, following health standards and training playbooks, and participating in operational and marketing initiatives that support customer growth, sales, and profitability. Part-time roles are 15–25 hours per week across three days; full-time roles are 30–40 hours per week across four to five days. Both schedules require availability for two peak days, which are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Requirements

At least 1 year of customer service experience, preferably in hospitality or coffee.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Able to lift 25 pounds or more and stand for long periods.
Availability that meets the needs of the cafés.
Part-time schedule: 15–25 hours per week, 3 days per week, including 2 peak days.
Full-time schedule: 30–40 hours per week, 4–5 days per week, including 2 peak days.
Authorized to work in the United States and able to complete the Form I-9 employment verification process.

Nice To Haves

Weekend and holiday availability.
Experience in hospitality or coffee.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent, welcoming, and engaging customer service, building customer loyalty.
Prepare drinks as part of the coffee program using café equipment and products.
Complete training and handle food and beverages properly to maintain freshness and quality.
Prevent food and beverage waste and follow or adjust par levels to account for 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 operational profitability, and develop a loyal neighborhood customer base.