Barista
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to comprehensive benefits, strong employer reputation, and a dynamic work environment.
- Starting pay: $15.25/hour with comprehensive benefits
- Strong growth and training opportunities in hospitality
- Dynamic team-focused work environment
Pros
- Starting pay of $15.25/hour is competitive with benefits
- Robust health, retirement, and growth opportunities
- Dynamic work environment with diverse customer interactions
Cons
- Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Expectations of high service levels may be stressful for some
- Physical demands could be challenging for applicants
Who it's for
All Levels • In-Person
Good fit
- Service-oriented individuals looking for hospitality roles
- Job hunters seeking strong employer benefits
- People who thrive in dynamic, customer-focused environments
Not recommended for
- Candidates preferring slow-paced jobs
- Individuals not interested in food service sector
- Those needing flexible work hours outside of service timing
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
- Holiday pay
- Meal and Transportation Benefits
- *401(k) retirement plan with company match
- *Company paid life insurance
- *Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Training and exciting career growth opportunities
- Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus
*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.
Join our dynamic team
We are hiring Baristas to join our team and provide world class service to guests from all over the world. As a part of the HMSHost family, you will have the chance to be a part of this exciting opportunity. The Barista creates a great experience for our customers by providing quality beverages and products, quick service and providing a fun and memorable experience for our guests.
What you will do:
- Greet all guests with a smile while taking food and drink orders, answering any questions, calling guests by name and thanking them for their order
- Provide and prepare quality beverages and food products consistently to all guests by adhering to recipe and presentation standards while also providing legendary service
- Stay calm during periods of high volume to keep the store operating properly and set a positive example for the team
- Operate a cash register and receive payment from guests, while following all brand and HMSHost customer service and cash handling policies and procedures
- Keep the store clean, stocked, organized and decorate customer display areas
- Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge to enhance the culture, values and mission of the brand and HMSHost while following operational policies and procedures, including those for safety and security
What skills you will need
- You have strong social skills and love to meet new people
- You have the ability to stay calm and enjoy working in a fast and exciting environment
- You love to learn new things and are able to pick up new skills quickly
- You have the ability to understand and follow verbal & written instructions, policies & rules, and to request
assistance when needed
- You are able to perform basic math skills to accurately count money and make change
- You are able to work well with others to help create a strong and cooperative team
To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, visit https://www.hmshost.com/.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
Source: Hospitality Online
