Barista

Hospitality Ventures Management Group; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospitality Ventures Management Group in North Charleston, SC seeks a Barista to create a welcoming experience by preparing high-quality coffee and beverages with speed and consistency.

You will engage with guests, operate espresso machines, maintain a clean workstation, and ensure every order meets brand standards. No formal education is required, and prior hotel or cafe experience is a plus.

Qualifications

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

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

No educational minimum is required

Job description

Barista

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

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have

• 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.