Join the airport crew!

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
  • 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:

  • Full-time and part-time positions available
  • Long-term positions only (not seasonal)
  • Early morning shifts available (openers start at 3:30 a.m.)

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 requirement of this position.

Join the Kestrel Team at Leahy BTV!

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Questions? Email manager@kestrelcoffees.com or call 802-528-4034 x0.