Barista

Barista — Habibi House Cafe

Location: 3400B Washington Drive, Falls Church, VA

Job Type: Part-Time / Full-Time

Compensation: $14-$17 + tips

About Us

Habibi House is a Middle Eastern-inspired coffee shop and café bringing specialty coffee together with traditional Arab hospitality. We're opening our doors in Falls Church and looking for people who care about great drinks, great food, and making every customer feel like family.

What You'll Do

• Prepare espresso drinks, matcha, traditional Arab beverages, and other menu items
• Operate and maintain espresso equipment, grinders, and brewing tools
• Provide warm, attentive customer service at the counter and register
• Handle cash and POS transactions accurately
• Keep the bar, dining area, and equipment clean and organized throughout your shift
• Restock supplies and communicate inventory needs
• Follow food safety and health department guidelines (TCS food handling, proper storage)

What We're Looking For

• Prior barista or café experience preferred, but not required — we'll train the right person
• Genuine interest in coffee and hospitality
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work a consistent weekly schedule
• Comfortable working mornings, afternoons, and evenings, depending on shift
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs
• Food handler certification a plus

Schedule

We operate three shifts, seven days a week:

• Open: early morning start
• Mid: midday into evening
• Close: evening into close

Availability for weekends and some holidays is expected. We do our best to build consistent, fair schedules and avoid back-to-back close-to-open shifts.

Why Habibi House

• Be part of a new café from opening day, help shape the culture and the menu
• Tips + competitive hourly pay
• Free coffee and desserts
• A genuinely welcoming, team-first environment

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training

Work Location: In person