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Be ready to walk through espresso extraction, milk texture, food safety, and calm service under a morning queue. Ask how this café staffs openers, trains on Blue Bottle standards, and handles product launches like machine-free cold espresso concepts.
Strong fit if you like early starts, craft coffee, and guest-facing pace. Weak fit if you need remote work or late hours—this listing is on-site in Washington, D.C.
As an Early Morning Barista at Blue Bottle in D.C., expect pre-open setup: grinders, milk, pastry case, and espresso bar ready for the first rush. Peak hours mean rapid drink tickets, guest education on brew methods, and tight station cleanliness before mid-morning handoff.
No. The listing is for Washington, D.C. with remote set to off-site only.
News covers ownership change (Nestlé to Centurium Capital) and iced/cold espresso product innovation.
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Early Morning Barista - Union Station - Part-Time at Bluebottlecoffee in Washington, D.C. About the Role We are seeking a passionate and skilled Early Morning Barista to join our team at Blue Bottle Coffee's location in Union Station. As an integral part of our team, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality coffee drinks, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Core Duties Prepare and serve a wide variety of coffee drinks to customers in a timely manner Maintain cleanliness and organization of the barista station and work area Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and maintained Handle cash transactions accurately and efficiently Participate in team meetings and training sessions as required Qualifications Passion for coffee and a desire to learn about the craft of brewing Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent customer service skills with a focus on creating positive guest experiences Basic knowledge of coffee equipment and beverage preparation Able to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods of time Working at Bluebottlecoffee At Blue Bottle Coffee, we believe in the power of great coffee to bring people together. Our mission is to connect the world to delicious coffee by elevating the craft from seed to cup. We are committed to building a better tomorrow through sustainable practices and investing in our team members' growth and development. How to Apply We invite you to join us in creating community through coffee. If you share our passion for quality coffee, sustainability, and exceptional guest experiences, we encourage you to apply. To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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