Current Job Opening:

Front of House Team Member

The Potter’s House is a café, bookstore, and event space -- but as a nonprofit social enterprise, we’re also much more than that. Since 1960, we have been a welcoming presence in Adams Morgan -- standing in our values of solidarity, justice, spirituality, and care for the earth. We offer “radical hospitality” to all, and serve thousands of free meals each year to neighbors who might otherwise go hungry. We’re looking for team members who want to celebrate our diverse community with us.

The Potter’s House is currently hiring for a part-time front-of-house position, with potential to expand the position to full-time. Our current hours are 8:30 am - 2:30 pm daily, so no evening hours are required — but we are looking for weekend help in particular. This position is fully customer-facing, so it will also involve running the register and interacting with guests. Barista experience preferred, but we’re willing to train.

You’ll be a great candidate for this job if you…

  • Have previous cafe experience. Bonus points for previous barista training/experience!

  • Are able to work weekends on a regular basis

  • Have a heart for service and are willing to jump in to help wherever it’s needed

  • Enjoy working with the public, including a diverse array of our community members  

  • Nice to have but not necessary: Spanish-language ability

Compensation & Benefits

At The Potter’s House, you’ll work in a welcoming and friendly environment. We seek to foster an open, kind, and equitable work culture.

The minimum hourly wage for this position is $15.20. Our benefits package includes employer-sponsored health insurance with 100% premium paid for the company-approved benchmark plan for FT employees; dental coverage with 50% of premium paid for FT employees; paid sick and vacation leave for all employees that begins accruing on the first day of employment; paid holidays; paid community service days; free employee meals; and discounts on food, books, and gifts.

The person in this position may be required to move chairs/tables/boxes weighing up to 40 pounds and may be required to stand for periods of up to 8 hours (with rest breaks).

Interested in joining our team? Click here to apply.