Hospitality & Food · Nashville, TN

Barista jobs in Nashville, TN

Baristas prepare espresso drinks and brewed coffee to spec, keep equipment dialed in and clean, and move a morning line quickly without losing the personal touch.

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$12–$25/hr
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$37k
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BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group · Nashville, TN
$17 per hour

We are hiring immediately for a full and part time BARISTA position. Location : Gaylord Opryland - 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full and part time schedule…

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Maitre D

Pastis Nashville · Nashville, TN · Full-time

New York’s famed Pastis , a longtime hot spot known for Parisian fare from James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs Stephen Starr and Keith McNally has come to Music City. Pastis Nashville's debut in the Wedgewood-Houston…

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Restaurant Host

Loews Nashville Hotel: Masons at West End · Nashville, TN · Part-time

Hostess/Host - Masons (PM Shift - Part Time) Recognized as a Tennessean Top Workplace, Loews Nashville Hotel offers careers in a newly renovated luxury setting where iconic legacy meets modern elegance and Nashville soul…

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Starbucks Barista

Margaritaville Hotel Nashville · Nashville, TN

supervisor you will lead with craft and heart to make your coffeehouse a welcoming space for your community. SUMMARY A Starbucks Barista is responsible for assisting guests in the coffee shop by preparing beverages and f…

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Barista

Marriott · Nashville, TN · Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY Complete opening and closing duties including setting up necessary supplies and tools, cleaning all equipment and areas, locking doors, etc. Set up, stock, and maintain work areas. Input orders into cash…

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Part-Time Barista - Eastside Heights

Gallery Residential · Nashville, TN · Part-time

Job Title: Barista Department : Property Management Reports To: Community Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Trapeze coffee is a newly established and vibrant coffee brand exclusive to Livano communities open weekday and S…

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Barista - Tennessee State Univ.

Aramark · Nashville, TN

experience? Here’s your chance to do just that, in a role with unlimited career growth and opportunities! We’re hiring full-time Baristas to be the perfect blend to our team. You’ll prepare specialty drinks, assist with…

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BARISTA (FULL TIME)

Compass Group · Nashville, TN
$18 per hour

We are hiring immediately for full time BARISTA positions. Address : St. Thomas Midtown - 2000 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37236. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time schedule; Monday through F…

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Barista

The Nash · Nashville, TN · Full-time

Job Description We are looking to add a Barista to our team. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore take great pride in se…

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Barista

Tempo Nashville · Nashville, TN

Barista Our Culture: We are a highly entrepreneurial company limited only by our imagination. Diversity and teamwork are major aspects of our culture. Our property associates are a highly team-focused group bringing out…

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What baristas earn in Nashville

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $12–$16 $26k–$34k
Mid level $15–$20 $32k–$42k
Senior $19–$25 $40k–$52k

National ranges — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Espresso preparationMilk steaming and latte artSpeed during rush periodsPOS and mobile ordersEquipment cleaning and careDrink customization accuracyFriendly, brief guest interactionOpening and closing procedures
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

How do you keep drink quality consistent during a morning rush?

Talk about sequencing orders, steaming for multiple drinks at once, and not skipping shot timing or temperature even under pressure.

What do you know about dialing in an espresso grind?

Show you understand the relationship between grind size, dose, and shot time. If your experience is on super-automatics, say so honestly.

A customer says their drink is wrong, but it was made to the ticket. What do you do?

Remake it pleasantly without debating the ticket. The thirty seconds of goodwill costs less than a lost regular.

How do you handle the balance between speed and friendliness?

Describe short, genuine interactions: names, a sentence of warmth, and efficient hands. Warm and fast is the craft.

What are your cleaning routines for espresso equipment?

Mention backflushing, steam wand wiping after every use, and daily grinder and machine cleaning. Equipment care shows real experience.

Are you available for early mornings and weekends?

Cafes live on the 5 a.m. open. Answer honestly, because reliability at opening is often the deciding factor.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For baristas specifically — generic advice costs you here

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Quantify pace with drinks per hour or daily transaction counts during rushes.

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Name the equipment you have used, from La Marzocco and Mazzer to super-automatics.

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Mention latte art skills and any coffee education, such as SCA courses or cuppings.

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Include your food handler card where required, and cash handling experience.

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Note opening or closing keyholder duties, since they signal trust and reliability.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Barista
02 Shift Supervisor
03 Assistant Store Manager
04 Store Manager
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