Barista | Washington DC at Blank Street in Washington DC

Summary: Blank Street is on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation, focusing on providing elevated products and memorable experiences for customers. They are seeking a Barista who is passionate about customer service and creating delicious coffee and cafe beverages while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 - Part Time: 15-25 hours per week, 3 days of availability required and must be available to work 2 peak days (Peak days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday) - Full Time: 30-40 hours per week, 4-5 days of availability required and must be available to work 2 peak days (Peak days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday) - You must be authorized to work in the U.S Preferred Qualifications: - Weekend and holiday availability preferred Required Skills: Coffee Preparation, Cash Handling, Food Safety Standards, Use of Eversys Cameos and Shotmasters Coffee Equipment Benefits: A comprehensive Barista accreditation and training program, Tenure based paid time off, Commuter benefits, Sick time, 1.5x pay on select holidays like New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth, Complimentary coffee and treats on shift, Free Blank Street swag