Barista

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Discounts

PayActive wage access

Paid holidays

Job summary

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group in Lexington, KY is hiring a Barista to deliver welcoming experiences by preparing high-quality coffee and specialty beverages with speed and precision. You will engage guests, maintain a clean workspace, and ensure orders meet brand standards.

This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in great service. Eligible to work in the United States; no formal education minimum is required, but previous barista or related

Qualifications

• No educational minimum is required.
• Previous experience in a similar or related position.

Responsibilities

• Serve high-quality coffee and espresso drinks with a smile.
• Operate coffee and espresso machines and maintain a clean workstation.
• Provide exceptional customer service and engage with guests.
• Report to Beverage Manager or Bistro Supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Coffee preparation

Espresso machine operation

Speed & efficiency

Team communication

Education

No educational minimum

Tools

Espresso machines

Coffee grinders

Job description

As a Barista, you’ll create a welcoming experience by preparing high-quality coffee and specialty beverages with speed and precision. You’ll engage with guests, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and ensure every order meets brand and quality standards. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering great service with a smile.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the bright start to our guests' mornings, serving up delicious coffee and espresso drinks with a smile.
• Your daily tasks will include operating coffee and espresso machines, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and providing exceptional customer service.
• You will report to the Beverage Manager or Bistro Supervisor.
• A career as a barista can lead to opportunities in various roles within the hospitality industry, such as bartender, beverage manager, or even food and beverage management positions.

Education & Experience

• No educational minimum is required
• Previous experience in a similar or related position

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence

This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.