Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Tacoma, WA

23d • $17 - $26

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare quality beverages and other menu items while creating a positive customer experience. You make coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related products according to established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistent quality and presentation. You also keep work, service, and equipment areas clean, safe, organized, and ready for use; restock supplies; and coordinate with team members to maintain smooth workflow, including during busy periods.

Customer service is central to the role. You greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on requests to help make each visit positive. The position calls for attention to detail, organization, adaptability, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Physical tasks include standing for extended periods, moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in varying temperatures.

The role requires applicants to be at least 16 years old. Prior food service or customer service experience is preferred. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Starting rates are at least the local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service and respond to customer requests and questions.
• Follow recipes and procedures accurately to maintain quality and consistency.
• Prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and maintain an orderly workspace.
• Be familiar with safe food and beverage handling, sanitation practices, and safety guidelines.
• Work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing service demands.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment according to established guidelines.
• Stand for extended periods, lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, and work in varying temperature environments.
• Be available to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior food service or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items using established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain beverage quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe work area and keep service areas ready for use.
• Restock supplies and ensure equipment is ready for continuous use.
• Collaborate with team members to keep workflow moving smoothly, particularly during busy periods.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment according to established guidelines.
• Follow food and beverage handling, sanitation, and safety practices.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development support.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, and applicable collective bargaining agreement: vision, disability, and life insurance; accrued sick pay and PTO/vacation pay; 7–9 paid holidays annually; bereavement pay; and pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed