About The Position

The Barista Trainer supports the Starbucks Manager in operating an efficient, professional, safe, and profitable Starbucks operation in accordance with company standards. The role provides leadership during shifts, supports associates in delivering Starbucks-standard products and customer service, and helps maintain food quality, merchandising, safety, sanitation, and equipment-care standards. The Barista Trainer also assists with training, coaching, inventory, ordering, receiving, and monitoring financial performance. This is a part-time position; part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12–24 hours per week. Schedules include weekend shifts, and hours depend on business needs and colleague availability.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1–2 years of related experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret instructional documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
  • Ability to work a flexible retail schedule that may include day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and perform the physical activities described for the role.
  • Ability to use computers and other technology, including handheld equipment and cash registers, and process register transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Follow Food Division Standards and Best Practices and ensure the team does the same.
  • Provide shift leadership and direct associates in preparing food products and delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Ensure the team prepares and presents drip coffee, cold beverages, espresso-bar items, and pastries to Starbucks standards.
  • Follow Starbucks merchandising, product-presentation, and signing standards.
  • Ensure the team meets speed-of-service standards.
  • Monitor food quality using Starbucks checklists.
  • Model Starbucks Simply Service Steps.
  • Support a strong working relationship with store management.
  • Provide ongoing training, feedback, coaching, and motivation to associates to maximize team performance and satisfaction.
  • Maintain role-model standards in grooming, professional appearance, and communications.
  • Meet workplace safety, sanitation, and equipment-care standards set by the Health Department and company policy.
  • Use forecasts, daily sales reports, and weekly food-cost and payroll reports to help meet monthly profit-and-loss goals.
  • Assist with preparation and production of menu items.
  • Assist with ordering food, beverages, dry goods, and paper goods according to budget and business needs.
  • Assist with product receiving and follow Inventory Best Practices.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
  • Foster acceptance and respect to strengthen relationships and build authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid time off
  • Eight paid holidays
  • Continuous learning and leadership development
  • Colleague Resource Groups
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Merchandise discounts
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Annual merit review
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal and financial advice
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