Barista in Columbia, South Carolina at Rosewood Market + Deli

BARISTA
Blossom Bar at Rosewood Mini Market | Columbia, SC | Full-Time
$15.00/hour + tips

Make beautiful drinks and keep our neighborhood Mini Market stocked, fresh, and welcoming.

Rosewood Mini Market is a small, bodega-style version of our main store, home to the Blossom Bar. With a small team on each shift, our Baristas do it all: crafting drinks, ringing up guests, and keeping the market stocked, fresh, and looking its best.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Craft beautiful espresso drinks and coffee following Rosewood recipes and standards

• Ring up guests on the register, including grocery and grab-and-go purchases

• Stock shelves and coolers, rotate product, and pull anything past its prime

• Keep displays full, fresh, and well merchandised

• Keep the bar and store clean, organized, and guest-ready

• Open or close the store, including solo closing shifts

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Barista experience preferred; but we’ll train the right person

• Cashier or retail experience a plus

• Comfortable working independently and following our procedures on solo shifts

• An eye for detail, from latte art to a well-faced shelf

• Calm and organized when the bar and register get busy at the same time

• Dependable and punctual

• Friendly, positive attitude that sets the tone for guests

WHAT YOU GET

• $15.00/hour plus tips

• Paid Time Off

• Company Vision and Dental Plans

• 25%–50% RWM employee discount

• Daytime and early evening hours, no late nights

Rosewood Market is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability.

To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

• 18 years or older
• Available to work weekends and closing shifts
• 1–2 years of barista experience
• Comfortable operating espresso machines, grinders, and commercial brewing equipment
• Ability to independently prepare beverages by learning and consistently following drink recipes and presentation standards
• Able to work independently and follow store procedures without direct supervision
• Basic food safety awareness, including product rotation, date checks, and maintaining cleanliness
• Comfortable following opening and closing procedures accurately and consistently
• Reliable and punctual, able to follow direction and stay consistent during each shift
• Good communication skills and a positive, professional attitude

Rosewood Market is a community-centered neighborhood market rooted in the belief that food should nourish more than just the body. It should inspire connection, support local makers, and feel good to be part of. We specialize in thoughtfully sourced, organic and natural foods, freshly prepared offerings, and everyday essentials. As we grow our team, we look for individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.

Rosewood Market is more than a grocery store, it's a gathering place. We value hospitality, integrity, and doing things the right way. Our team is made up of people who take pride in their work, care deeply about quality, and understand that small, consistent actions create meaningful experiences for our customers and each other.