Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Reno, NV

20d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items using established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistent quality and presentation throughout the day. You help create a positive customer experience by greeting customers, taking orders, answering questions, and following up on requests. You also keep work, service, and equipment areas clean, safe, stocked, and ready for use, and collaborate with teammates to keep operations running smoothly, particularly during busy periods. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment and requires standing for extended periods, moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in varying temperature environments. Applicants must 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service and follow up on customer requests and questions.
• Follow recipes and procedures accurately to maintain quality and consistency.
• Prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and maintain a clean, orderly workspace.
• Have food-safety awareness, including safe food and beverage handling, sanitation, and safety practices.
• 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 is preferred.
• Familiarity with preparing coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related products using established methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items according to established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain beverage quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Help provide friendly, timely, and positive customer service.
• Organize and maintain a clean and safe work area; restock supplies and keep service areas ready for use.
• Use equipment safely and follow established guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth workflow and support daily operations.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Training, career growth, and development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging

What This Job Offers

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