Specialty Coffee Barista position
Company: maman | bethesda
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description maman is a french bakery, café
and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa
marshall & benjamin sormonte, with locations across north america
and canada. inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality
ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods
{including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie}, coffee, fresh
breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads &
sandwiches to savory quiches. in addition to hosting intimate
events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships
and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to
engagements, they're able to help celebrate customers & make new
beautiful memories. in september 2021, maman founders elisa
marshall & benjamin sormonte released the highly anticipated maman:
the cookbook. We’re looking for a passionate barista to join our
growing team! Our ideal candidate is someone who appreciates the
quality of a delicious, well-crafted beverage and is passionate
about delivering that experience to each guest that comes through
our doors. When you join our team, you’ll be responsible for
providing a welcoming environment, with customer service and
quality at the center of everything you do. You’ll be able to speak
authentically about who we are, as well as every item on our food
and beverage menu. You love a good cup of coffee, and are always
ready to lend a helping hand to a colleague, and you don’t take
yourself too seriously. You will be based at any of the mamans. Is
one particularly close to home? Let us know when you come in for an
interview and we will do our best to accommodate! What you’ll do:
Create & serve our full beverage menu while upholding consistency
of the maman beverage standards Work with top of the industry
equipment and high quality, locally roasted coffee Manage your time
effectively and multi-task with efficiency that does not compromise
quality Efficiently work on the barista station while delivering
beautiful & artistic espresso beverages Successfully communicate
specials of the season & encourage guests to try our best selling
items Ensure return visitors and foster relationships with regulars
through warm hospitality and impeccable service – do you know their
order? Dial up the coffee without even asking! Make decisions based
on ensuring happiness for the guests, the team and the company
while maximizing profitability Always keep your barista station
sparkling, no one likes working in a messy place! Investigate and
resolve any guest concerns Assist with re-stocking at the end of
your shift – team work makes the dream work, so set your self &
your colleagues up for success What we're looking for: You have
third wave coffee experience You have minimum 2 years barista
experience You are an experienced front of house professional with
a sweet tooth for cookies Hospitality is your passion; you make a
point of keeping up with the latest industry trends & love latte
art Quality, aesthetics & top notch customer experience is a
non-negotiable for you You make people feel good—your team and
guests alike You work positively and collaboratively to achieve the
highest standards of delivery You learn quickly and are able to
adapt to maman’s unique culture Smart, no ego, upbeat, friendly, &
efficiency oriented Flexible schedule that will include weekends,
holidays, and special events If we get stuck in an elevator
together, you’ll crack a joke and we’ll laugh along the way What's
in it for you: Join a fast-growing company committed not just to
serving the best cookies & coffees but to building a national brand
Competitive salary, healthcare, & sweet perks for always going the
extra mile and living our values Training to get you settled into
your role, learning opportunities to broaden your skill set & help
you thrive at work Great opportunity to progress with maman,
internal mobility and growth will be encouraged when possible Keep
in mind that maman is growing and developing everyday. We all do a
little bit of everything & like to roll our sleeves up and get our
hands dirty to help a colleague out. We are looking for awesome,
hard-working people that are all about creating the most memorable
experience for every single maman customer. Thank you for your
interest in maman and look forward to chatting with all of you
cookie monsters!
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