barista - Store# 08487, EASTWOOD RD & AUTUMN HALL

Starbucks Coffee Company•Wilmington, NC
•$15 - $17

About The Position

As a Barista at Starbucks, you help create a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee can spark connection. You engage with customers, offer pleasant and clear communication, and help make their visit meaningful. The role is suited to someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in their work, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. You prepare beverages and food to standard recipes or customize them to meet customer requests, while following store standards for product quality, cash handling, safety, and security. You may perform a variety of tasks during each shift. No previous experience is required; Starbucks describes the role as an opportunity to grow through developmental experiences and offers eligible partners a range of benefits.

Requirements

  • No previous experience is required.
  • Be available for flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
  • Ability to learn quickly.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Follow store operating policies and standards, including standards for beverage and food quality, cash handling, and store safety and security.
  • Engage with customers, understand their needs, and respond through clear and pleasant communication.
  • Prepare food and beverages according to standard recipes or customize them for customers, including changes to temperature, ingredient quantities, or ingredients.
  • Perform a variety of tasks within the store during each shift.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and family expansion reimbursement.
  • Paid vacation that accrues after an introductory period; the amount varies by location, with up to 40 hours annually or 64 hours in California.
  • Sick time accrual, with accrual rate depending on work location.
  • Additional pay for working on one of eight observed holidays.
  • Eligible partners may participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
  • Quarterly bonus opportunity.
  • Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
  • 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
  • Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
  • Backup care and DACA reimbursement.
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