Starbucks Barista

Albertsons • Reno, NV

20d

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items using established recipes and procedures while maintaining consistent quality and presentation. You help create a positive customer experience by greeting customers, taking orders, answering questions, and following up on requests. The role also involves keeping work areas clean, safe, organized, and stocked; ensuring equipment and service areas are ready for use; and collaborating with team members to maintain smooth workflow during busy periods. The position requires working in a fast-paced environment and staying active throughout the day.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service and respond to customer questions and requests.
• Familiarity with preparing coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related products using established methods.
• Ability to follow recipes and procedures accurately.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and maintain an orderly workspace.
• Familiarity with safe food and beverage handling, sanitation practices, and safety guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing service demands.
• Ability to safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment following established guidelines.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, and work in varying temperature environments.
• Availability 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 according to established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain the quality, consistency, and presentation of beverages and other menu items.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Help provide a positive customer experience through friendly and timely service.
• Organize, clean, and maintain a safe work area.
• Restock supplies and keep equipment and service areas ready for continuous use.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth workflow, especially during busy periods.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment according to established guidelines.
• Follow safe food and beverage handling, sanitation, and safety practices.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• 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 and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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