EMPLOYMENT

Currently hiring Baristas, Kitchen Leader, and Full Time Service Technician 



Barista (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Lost Sock Roasters – Washington, DC

You're the face of Lost Sock. Whether it's someone's first coffee of the day or their afternoon reset, you're the one making it easy, fast, and a little bit delightful. If you like people, love routine, and take pride in a clean, well-run counter, we want to meet you.

About the Role

You will:

  • Make and serve coffee across brewing methods (espresso, drip, pour over, cold brew)
  • Run the register and keep transactions smooth
  • Keep the cafe and bathrooms clean, stocked, and welcoming
  • Maintain and clean coffee equipment
  • Restock shelves and supplies
  • Work as part of a team that keeps the vibe positive, for customers and each other
  • Keep learning and building your coffee knowledge

Qualifications

  • Available to work weekends
  • Comfortable with early shifts (6:30am starts)
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Fast learner, organized, and clean
  • Comfortable with manual, hands-on work
  • Positive, team-first attitude
  • Genuinely interested in coffee
  • Hospitality experience preferred

Bonus Qualifications

  • Specialty coffee experience
  • Kitchen experience
  • Food Safety Certification

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay, including tips
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Sick leave
  • Healthcare reimbursement
  • Employee meals and discounts

To apply: Fill out this survey and send your resume to nico@lostsockroasters.com

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Service Technician  (Full-Time 40+ Hours)

Lost Sock Roasters – Washington, DC


Lost Sock Roasters is hiring a full-time Service Technician to lead our growing equipment service division. We’re looking for someone with at least 1 year of hands-on coffee tech experience, who thrives on autonomy, takes pride in their craft, and understands that great service protects relationships as much as it fixes machines. Experience with La Marzocco and Slayer Espresso equipment is strongly preferred.

About the Role

This is a leadership position reporting directly to ownership. You will:
  • Help build and lead Lost Sock’s equipment service division
  • Oversee client relationships with urgency and professionalism
  • Manage and help improve service systems, SOPs, and tracking tools
  • Perform maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and installations
  • Source and manage parts and inventory
  • Represent the Lost Sock brand with integrity and care
  • This role requires initiative, strong communication, organization, and full dedication to protecting client relationships and company information.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year experience in coffee service tech
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with La Marzocco and/or Slayer machines preferred
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  • Professional communication and customer service skills
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Full-Time Salary
  • 40 hours/week (flexibility required for urgent or off-hours service needs)
  • 80 hours PTO per year
  • 80 hours paid sick leave (with doctor’s note)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Healthcare reimbursement
  • Employee meals and discounts
If you’re excited about building something from the ground up and becoming the face of a growing service division within a respected specialty coffee company, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply: Fill out this survey and your resume to jeff@lostsockroasters.com.


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Kitchen Leader  (Full-Time 32-45 Hours)

Lost Sock Roasters – Washington, DC


At Lost Sock Roasters, great food is just as important as great coffee. We’re looking for a Kitchen Leader who takes real ownership of our food program and team. Someone who brings creativity, consistency, and care to every shift, and who understands that the kitchen is as much a part of the guest experience as what’s in the cup.

About the Role

This is a leadership position at the heart of our cafe operation. You will:

  • Own and help grow an evolving food program that reflects our standards for quality

  • Lead, support, and develop a small team of kitchen staff

  • Bake grab-and-go items and prep all sauces, garnishes, and jams daily

  • Execute made-to-order items and sandwiches with speed and consistency

  • Manage inventory rotation and ordering from local suppliers to minimize waste

  • Build and refine kitchen systems, workflows, and cleanliness standards

  • Maintain a beautifully clean, welcoming cafe environment — kitchen, equipment, and front of house

  • Set the tone for a positive, collaborative atmosphere among the team and with guests

This role requires genuine leadership, a high standard for cleanliness and organization, and a passion for food that matches our passion for coffee.

Qualifications

  • 2 to 4 years of kitchen experience

  • Comfortable with early shifts (starting 6:00am) and weekend availability

  • Experience leading or managing a small kitchen team

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to develop and follow systems and processes

  • Positive, team-first attitude

Bonus Qualifications

  • Cafe or breakfast restaurant background

  • Experience managing prep operations

  • Baking experience

  • Food Safety Certification

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Hourly Pay including tips

  • Flexible Schedule

  • Sick Leave

  • Healthcare Reimbursement

  • Employee Meals and Discounts

If you love food, take pride in your craft, and want to play a meaningful role in shaping what we serve, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply: Fill out this survey and send your resume to nico@lostsockroasters.com 


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If you'd like to be considered for any future barista or kitchen openings, you can fill out this survey and email your resume to nico@lostsockroasters.com and will get back to you when the time comes. 
 

Lost Sock Roasters provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We value an open mind, diversity and a collaborative spirit. We do not tolerate discrimination or harrasment of any kind.