Barista | Washington, D.C.

Blank Street•Washington, DC

3h•$17 - $18

About The Position

Baristas at Blank Street serve a carefully curated menu with passion and precision, creating quality beverages and delivering exceptional, hospitality-driven customer service. The role suits someone who enjoys fast-paced environments, collaborates with teammates, can work independently, and helps build a welcoming community for customers and colleagues. The Barista works within Blank Street’s coffee program to prepare drinks, follows food and beverage handling procedures to preserve freshness and quality, controls product waste and par levels, and maintains local health standards. Baristas are expected to follow product, service, and brand training playbooks and participate in Operations and Marketing initiatives that support customer traffic, sales, profitability, and neighborhood loyalty.

Requirements

At least 1 year of customer service experience, preferably in hospitality or coffee.
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.
Part-time schedule: 15–25 hours per week over 3 days, including 2 peak days (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday).
Full-time schedule: 30–40 hours per week over 4–5 days, including 2 peak days (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday).
Must be authorized to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 verification.

Nice To Haves

Weekend and holiday availability is preferred.
Friendly, enthusiastic team player with a passion for excellent customer service.
Reliable and able to manage time and priorities effectively, including during busy rush periods.
Passionate about preparing coffee, matcha, and other cafe beverages.
Strong independent problem-solving, multitasking, and communication skills.
Curious, adaptable, and willing to learn.
Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
Comfortable handling cash and maintaining store safety.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent, welcoming, and engaging customer service, working to turn customers into regulars.
Prepare drinks using the company’s coffee program, equipment, and products.
Complete training and follow proper food and beverage handling procedures to maintain freshness and quality.
Use systems to limit food and beverage waste and follow or adjust par levels in line with business peaks and lows.
Maintain Local Department of Health standards.
Know and adhere to product, service, and brand training playbooks.
Participate in Operations and Marketing initiatives to increase foot traffic, attract new customers, increase daily sales, improve operational profitability, and develop a loyal neighborhood customer base.