barista - Store# 00614, EL CAMINO & SAN TOMAS

Starbucks Coffee Company•Santa Clara, CA
•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Starbucks baristas create a warm, welcoming space and meaningful customer moments while preparing and serving coffee, beverages, and food. The role suits someone who enjoys engaging with people, takes pride in their work, and can thrive in a fast-paced store environment. No previous experience is required; baristas receive opportunities for developmental experiences and access to company benefits. Baristas provide quality beverages and food, handle cash, follow store safety and security standards, and respond to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication. They prepare standard or customized food and beverages and may perform a variety of tasks during each shift. The role requires flexible availability, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.

Requirements

  • No previous experience required.
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Be available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
  • Meet store operating policies and standards, including quality, cash handling, and safety and security requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • 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

  • Create a warm and welcoming customer experience through friendly, meaningful interactions.
  • Engage with customers, understand their needs, and respond with clear and pleasant communication.
  • Prepare food and beverages according to standard recipes or customer customizations, including changes to temperature, ingredient quantities, or substituted ingredients.
  • Provide quality food and beverages while following store operating policies and standards.
  • Handle cash and follow store safety and security standards.
  • Perform a variety of 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 coverage.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Family expansion reimbursement.
  • Paid vacation accruing after an introductory period; annual accrual is up to 40 hours, or 64 hours in California, based on the described schedule and location.
  • Sick time accrual, at one hour for every 25 or 30 hours worked depending on work location.
  • 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 access to other educational opportunities.
  • Backup care.
  • DACA reimbursement.
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