Retail & Hospitality Jobs at Startups
There are 312 open retail and hospitality roles at 55 early-stage startups, 1% of them remote. Where pay is stated it is typically USD 68.5k to 110k, with a median of USD 80k.
Working in retail & hospitality at a startup
At an early-stage startup, retail and hospitality positions cover a range of front-line and operational duties. You might be managing a store, preparing food, serving customers, or keeping facilities running. Expect a hands-on role where you directly shape the customer experience and handle multiple tasks as part of a tight team.
What retail and hospitality work involves at an early-stage startup
The role is front of house and hands on, with customers in front of you all day. At a small company you also help decide how the shift runs and what gets fixed. Bigger chains give you a manual, and here the manual is written from what you notice.
Day to day
- Manage daily store or venue operations, including opening and closing procedures
- Deliver direct customer service, from greeting and assisting to handling transactions
- Prepare and serve food, beverages, or other products as applicable
- Oversee and support staff, including shift leads, supervisors, and team members
- Maintain inventory, track stock levels, and place orders as needed
- Ensure cleanliness, safety, and compliance with relevant regulations
Skills and tools
- Customer service and communication
- Point-of-sale (POS) systems and basic cash handling
- Food safety and handling, where applicable
- Inventory management and ordering
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Time management and adaptability
How to get into retail & hospitality at a startup
Background
Typical backgrounds range from high school diplomas to culinary or hospitality certifications, though many skills are learned on the job with training provided.
Career path
These roles often lead to management positions, specialized operational roles, or growth within the startup as it scales.
Who is hiring retail and hospitality roles
Open roles by startup. Select a startup to see its jobs.
- 312open roles
- 55startups hiring
- 1%remote
Pay and the market
Industries
Commerce and retail (109), consumer and lifestyle (89) and healthcare (32) startups have most of the openings.
Pay figures come from the 30 postings on this page that state a salary.
Salary
1% of retail & hospitality postings are remote. Remote retail & hospitality jobs →
Where retail & hospitality roles are open
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Industries hiring retail & hospitality
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Hired retail & hospitality before, nothing open right now: Marketing & Sales.
Experience level
Open roles by the experience the posting asks for.
Asked for before, nothing open right now: Intern.
Employment type
Open roles by full-time, contract, internship and the rest.
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Questions people ask
How much do retail and hospitality jobs pay?
Typically USD 68.5k to 110k a year, with a median of USD 80k, where the posting states a salary.
Which startups are hiring retail and hospitality roles?
Sunnyside* (61 roles), Hill House (45) and Intown Golf Club (31) have the most; 55 startups are hiring in total.
Can I work remotely?
1% of these roles are remote.
Do I need to be junior?
Most roles are junior (83% of those that state a level), and 83% are junior or intern.
Are new roles coming in?
47 were posted this week.