Barista | Los Angeles

Blank Street
Los Angeles, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for hospitality-focused individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and value attention to detail, working in Los Angeles with a tight-knit team on a part-time or full-time basis.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a passion for coffee and hospitality, and a history of contributing to team culture
    — “passionate about coffee and/or matcha — you lead by example and share that enthusiasm with customers”
  • Individuals who enjoy shaping brand experiences and are comfortable with evolving processes
    — “you'll have outsized influence on how Blank Street shows up”
  • People who are adaptable and can maintain high standards in a dynamic, customer-facing setting
    — “Adaptable and open minded — we’re evolving as we grow so you’ll have to be flexible as things change”

Things to consider

  • Requires availability on weekend and holiday peak days, which may impact work-life balance
    — “must be able to work 2 peak days (peak days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday)”
  • Physical demands include lifting 25+ lbs and standing for long periods of time
    — “Able to lift 25+ lbs, and to stand for long periods of time”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in creating memorable customer interactions and team collaboration
    — “you’re always ready to make a customer’s day”
  • Emphasize adaptability and ability to thrive in a changing work environment
    — “we’re evolving as we grow so you’ll have to be flexible as things change”
  • Showcase your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards
    — “Detail obsessed — you take pride in the small details to make things right”
  • Demonstrate experience with inventory, cash handling, and other operational procedures
    — “mastering different company procedures such as cash handling, inventory, waste tracking, and opening and closing processes”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • delight customers with consistent hospitality
  • maintain a clean and organized environment
Typical background
1+ years’ experience in a customer service position

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer ServiceTeamworkAttention To Detail

Preferred

Coffee Or Matcha Experience

Stack & domain

Customer ServiceTeamworkHospitalityCoffee

About the role

Original posting from Blank Street via Greenhouse

About Blank Street:

At Blank Street, we’re on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we’ve set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We’re motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Like the sound of this? Keep reading. 

Add a Spark to the Ordinary…

Baristas at Blank Street do a lot more than make drinks, they set the tone for the whole experience. As part of the founding LA team, you'll have outsized influence on how Blank Street shows up - and first access to growth opportunities as we expand across the city and beyond.

We’re looking for people who genuinely care about hospitality, bring great energy to busy shifts, and pay attention to the small details that make a big difference. You’ll be working with a tight-knit team that takes pride in what they do, serving a focused menu, making drinks the right way, and creating moments that keep people coming back.

Who We're Looking For

Friendly and enthusiastic player who is passionate about hospitality — you’re always ready to make a customer’s day

Adaptable and open minded — we’re evolving as we grow so you’ll have to be flexible as things change

Detail obsessed — you take pride in the small details to make things right

Intentional and purposeful — you act with ownership to keep shifts running smoothly, efficiently, and with rhythm

Passionate about coffee and/or matcha — you lead by example and share that enthusiasm with customers

Inclusive — you are comfortable working on a diverse team and know how to bring different personalities together

What You'll Own

Delight our customers with consistent, welcoming and engaging hospitality, taking the opportunity to turn every customer into a regular

Be an integral part of our world class team using the best equipment, coffee, and matcha in the industry

Maintain a clean and organized environment upholding both Local Department of Health and Blank Street standards at all times

Partner with our Operations and Marketing teams for events and promotions to expand our brand to new customers

Continue to train and evolve with the company, driving ever higher standards and improving process along the way

Set your team up for success by mastering different company procedures such as cash handling, inventory, waste tracking, and opening and closing processe

Requirements

1+ years’ experience in a customer service position, preferably in hospitality or coffee 

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 per week and must be able to work 2 peak days (peak days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 

Full Time: 30-40 hours per week, 4-5 days per week and must be able to work 2 peak days (peak days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Weekend and holiday availability preferred

Blank Street will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits & Perks 

$20.00-21.00/hour plus tips

A comprehensive Barista accreditation and training program

Tenure based paid time off 

Commuter benefits 

Sick time 

1.5x pay on select holidays

Complimentary coffee and treats on shift 

Free Blank Street swag

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities and expectations may change from time to time based on business needs, and Blank Street reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties at any time.

Source: Blank Street careers (Greenhouse)

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