barista - Store# 02747, HAMDEN

Starbucks Coffee Company•Hamden, CT
•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

As a Barista at Starbucks, you create a warm, welcoming space and meaningful customer moments by preparing coffee, beverages, and food and engaging with customers. The role involves working in a fast-paced store environment, delivering quality products and service, and performing a variety of tasks during each shift. No previous experience is required.

Requirements

  • No previous experience required.
  • Available to work flexible hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
  • Able to learn quickly.
  • Able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work as part of a team and build relationships.
  • Able to meet store operating policies and standards, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Able to perform the role’s customer service and food and beverage preparation duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers, understand their needs, and respond through clear and pleasant communication.
  • Prepare beverages and food according to standard recipes or customer customizations, including changes to temperature, ingredient quantities, or substitutions.
  • Follow store operating policies and standards for product quality, cash handling, and store safety and security.
  • Perform a variety of different tasks within the store during each shift.
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Paid parental leave
  • Family expansion reimbursement
  • Paid vacation
  • Sick time
  • Additional pay for working on one of eight observed holidays
  • Eligible participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
  • 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 other educational opportunities
  • Backup care
  • DACA reimbursement
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