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Barista

Hiraya
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026

Prepares and serves hot and cold beverages, including various types of specialty coffee and tea.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to: educating guests on our entire menu, both food and beverage, suggesting recommendations based on their preferences, upselling special items and taking orders.  Baristas are expected to maintain high level customer service skills and knowledge of how equipment operates. 

Responsibilities 

  • Greet guests when entering establishment 

  • Assist in navigating our beverage menu and food menu 

  • Be able to answer any questions regarding ingredients 

  • Accurately take orders, paying attention to details and special requests (blend, dairy and sugar options) 

  • Accept payment from guest, both electronic and cash 

  • Prepare beverages accordingly referencing recipes 

  • Serve food and beverages to all guests in dining area 

  • Maintain/clean/sanitize dining area and lobby, restocking service stations, offering water 

  • Perform verbal and non-verbal quality checks w/ guests 

  • Comply with health and safety regulations 

  • Accommodate guest requests as much as possible 

  • Provide feedback to chef/management team 

  • Create an overall pleasing experience from guest entrance to exit. 


Skills and Requirements 

  • At least 1 Year Experience as Barista/ Restaurant Server 

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent 

  • Basic Math Skills 

  • Excellent Communication Skills 

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