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Weekend Coffee Shop Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Coffee Shop Barista

Washington, DC · On-site

$19 - $24/hr

Manages coffee shop equipment and tool cleaning & maintenance (daily cleaning and periodic maintenance). ? Follows BL operating procedures and processes, including completing transactions accurately ...

Coffee Shop Barista

Washington, DC · On-site

$19 - $24/hr

Manages coffee shop equipment and tool cleaning & maintenance (daily cleaning and periodic maintenance). ? Follows BL operating procedures and processes, including completing transactions accurately ...

Manages coffee shop equipment and tool cleaning & maintenance (daily cleaning and periodic maintenance). ? Follows BL operating procedures and processes, including completing transactions accurately ...

Coffee Shop Barista

Washington, DC · On-site

$19 - $24/hr

Manages coffee shop equipment and tool cleaning & maintenance (daily cleaning and periodic maintenance). ? Follows BL operating procedures and processes, including completing transactions accurately ...

Manages coffee shop equipment and tool cleaning & maintenance (daily cleaning and periodic maintenance). ? Follows BL operating procedures and processes, including completing transactions accurately ...

Manages coffee shop equipment and tool cleaning & maintenance (daily cleaning and periodic maintenance). ? Follows BL operating procedures and processes, including completing transactions accurately ...

Barista

Oxon Hill, MD · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Coffee Shop / Café Operations Reports To: Coffee Shop Supervisor or Manager Employment Type ... Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays. * Fast-paced café ...

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Barista

Washington, DC · On-site

$17.50 - $20/hr

Weekend availability is a plus About Us We're not just serving coffee, we're creating someone ... Barista or coffee shop experience * Retail, hospitality, restaurant, or customer service experience

General Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Join the Craze. The Salty Donut is a chef‑driven, craft donut and coffee shop known for ... Ability to work weekends and holidays. What We Offer: * Competitive salary + monthly bonus. * 45-50 ...

Grocery & Deli Supervisor (DC)

Washington, DC · On-site

$21.50 - $26.25/hr

About the role We are a grocery store, coffee shop, and deli, that showcases locally made products ... Are available to work early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed * Have ...

Caf Manager

Vienna, VA · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

We're busy! - Customers line up on weekends for our extraordinary experience and high-quality ... Coffee shop Ability to commute/relocate: * Arlington, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate ...

Caf Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

We're busy! - Customers line up on weekends for our extraordinary experience and high-quality ... Coffee shop Ability to commute/relocate: * Arlington, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate ...

About the role We are a grocery store, coffee shop, and deli, that showcases locally made products ... Are available to work early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed * Can ...

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Weekend Coffee Shop information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend coffee shop barista?

To thrive as a Weekend Coffee Shop Barista, you need basic food safety knowledge, cash handling skills, and familiarity with coffee preparation, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with espresso machines, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and food hygiene certifications is typically valued. Exceptional customer service, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are essential soft skills in this role. These skills are crucial for delivering a positive customer experience, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring smooth operations during busy weekend shifts.

What does a weekend coffee shop worker do?

A weekend coffee shop worker is responsible for preparing and serving coffee and other beverages, handling cash or card payments, maintaining cleanliness in the shop, and providing customer service. Their duties may also include restocking supplies, cleaning tables and equipment, and assisting with inventory. Weekend workers often handle busy periods, so they need to work efficiently and provide a friendly experience for customers. They may also be tasked with opening or closing the shop, depending on their shift.

What are some common challenges faced when working weekend shifts at a coffee shop?

Working weekend shifts at a coffee shop often means dealing with higher customer volumes and fast-paced service, especially during morning rush hours. You may need to multitask efficiently, from preparing drinks and handling food orders to managing lines and cleaning up. Effective communication with team members is essential, as weekends typically require strong collaboration to keep operations running smoothly. Additionally, you might be asked to cover various roles, so flexibility and adaptability are key to succeeding in this environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Coffee Shop jobs in Washington?

The most popular types of Coffee Shop jobs in Washington are:

What cities in Washington are hiring for Weekend Coffee Shop jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Weekend Coffee Shop job openings:

Infographic showing various Weekend Coffee Shop job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Coffee Shop Barista

BLUESTONE LANE

Washington, DC • On-site

$19 - $24/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Description

Summary/Objective

The Barista is responsible for upholding the standard of quality of the Bluestone Lane coffee and beverage program within their home store. The Barista strives for the highest of standards in drinks, local interactions, attitude and brand ambassadorship. The Barista acts as a role model with drink quality, local interaction and food preparations. This role follows the Steps of Service to maximize sales while providing a high level of customer service. The Barista role is cross functional and rotates off the machine with responsibility for POS and food orders.

Positioning: The Barista is cross-functional and positioned either behind the machine when assigned, at the smash bar or at the POS.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Ownership:

? Follows BL recipes and presentation standards in a timely manner.

? Manages coffee shop equipment and tool cleaning & maintenance (daily cleaning and periodic maintenance). ? Follows BL operating procedures and processes, including completing transactions accurately and following safety and security measures.

? Dials machine in and maintains consistent espresso extraction as per Bluestone Lane brew ratios.

Speed:

? Deep understanding of the menu in order to educate, upsell and excite locals, fast & efficiently. ? Trains, educates and acclimates baristas in training into store and BL system

? Contributes to and builds upon innovations which assist workflow and operations in store and speed of service

Quality Product:

? Helps foster a cohesive team and encourages the vision and culture of BL and work together towards achieving the common goals across the store.

? Reports any issues with suppliers in a timely manner to the GM or Area GM.

? Delivers an efficient, high quality product.

? Zenput inputs such as monthly coffee and process audits & ownership of store achieving correct extraction via daily dial in.

? Focus on coffee, beverage product and workflow systems while providing a positive influence in upholding BL standard of hospitality.

? Coffee product rotation, ordering and quantity management following standard operating procedures (i.e. coffee used within 3 weeks of roast for beverage preparation, Retail coffee no older than 7 days on shelves) ? Minimizes waste - ensures proper ordering

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Recognition:

First point of contact for locals and displays Aussie optimism and energy.

Communicates and interacts with locals using clear and enthusiastic words, tone of voice and body language. Makes locals feel appreciated and valued throughout interactions.

Sets tone in store with recognition and connection with locals - name, face & order every time Comes around the machine to personally deliver drinks to locals (where possible)

Cleanliness:

? Regularly comes around the bar to clean and restock condiment stations, clear and wipe down tables & counters.

? Ensures bar and workspace are always clean and fully functioning

? Maintains DOH standards and ensures proper protocol is being followed daily

? Completes store opening and closing procedures accurately and efficiently

? Speed of service - provides quality product with speed and accuracy

? Always maintains grooming guidelines

Measures of Success:

Cross-functional operations - flexible and agile moving from machine to serving local at POS, service focused and quality driven.

Knows locals' name, face & order - provides genuine escape by delivering great service Consistent coffee quality & minimal coffee waste

Achievement of stores sales revenue & achieving the success factors for coffee shops

Locals walk into store to place an order and paying at POS within 2 minutes.

Average pick-up time from leaving POS is 2 minutes for coffee and 5 minutes for coffee & food.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

? You possess a passion for customer service.

? You have 1+ years working as a Barista in Specialty coffee or 2+ years working in non-specialty coffee in a high volume fast paced environment.

? You are able to work in high-pressure, fast-paced work environment.

? You are well-organized and detail-oriented, you are able to the workspace with a fresh set of eyes each day. ? You have experience using a Point of Sale (POS) system.

? You possess strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

? Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40lbs.