Barista @ Leahy BTV

We’re hiring baristas for our Kestrel Coffee Roasters café inside Burlington International Airport!

Our airport café is all about creating a welcoming, high-hospitality experience for travelers from around the world. We take pride in being friendly, professional, and detail-oriented — offering the same considered-yet-unpretentious service that defines all Kestrel cafés.

If you love connecting with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in doing your job well, you’ll fit right in.

Why join our team:

• $22–$26/hr starting pay ($26 for openers)
• No tips — just excellent, reliable hourly pay
• Room for growth and advancement within Kestrel
• Supportive, drama-free workplace with great communication
• Employee discount and paid training

Training & Onboarding:

New team members complete about two weeks of paid training.

• Training pay is $4 less per hour than your regular rate.
• Training begins with cashier and guest service fundamentals, then moves into our full coffee and café program.
• You’ll learn directly from experienced trainers who care about consistency, communication, and genuine hospitality.

What we’re looking for:

• 2+ years of customer-facing experience (retail, hospitality, or similar)
• Excellent communication and professionalism
• A positive, reliable, and detail-oriented attitude
• People who take pride in providing outstanding hospitality — not just great coffee

The Details:

• Part-time positions available
• Must have weekend availability
• Long-term positions only (not seasonal)

Important:

Our café is located behind TSA security, so all employees must complete a ten-year fingerprint-based background check and Security Threat Assessment (STA) to receive an airport SIDA badge. This is a required part of the hiring process.

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• What is your availability? (Days, times)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person