Barista | Brooklyn

Blank Street•Brooklyn, NY

About The Position

Baristas at Blank Street serve a carefully curated menu with passion and precision, providing exceptional, hospitality-driven customer service and creating quality coffee, matcha, and other café beverages. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with teammates, and helping build a sense of community for customers and colleagues. Baristas may also work independently and are expected to contribute to a welcoming, memorable customer experience. The position is based in Brooklyn and is available 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, which are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Weekend and holiday availability is preferred. The hourly rate is $17.00–$18.00 plus tips.

Requirements

At least 1 year of customer service experience; hospitality or coffee experience 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 cafés.
Part-time schedule: 15–25 hours per week over 3 days, including 2 peak days.
Full-time schedule: 30–40 hours per week over 4–5 days, including 2 peak days.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Friendly, enthusiastic team player with a passion for customer service.
Reliable and able to manage time and priorities effectively, including during busy rush periods.
Passionate about making coffee, matcha, and other café 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 with cash handling and maintaining store safety.

Nice To Haves

Hospitality or coffee experience.
Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent, welcoming, and engaging customer service and build customer loyalty.
Prepare drinks using the company’s coffee program, equipment, and products.
Complete training and follow procedures for proper food and beverage handling to preserve freshness and quality.
Prevent product waste and follow or adjust par levels according to 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, increase daily sales and operational profitability, and develop a loyal neighborhood customer base.
Handle cash and help maintain store safety.