barista - Store# 08423, Poplar & Ridgeway - Memphis

Starbucks Coffee Company•Memphis, TN

15d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

As a Starbucks barista, you create a warm and welcoming space where coffee can spark connection and help brighten customers’ days. The role suits someone who enjoys engaging with people, takes pride in their work, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. No previous experience is required; Starbucks describes the position as an opportunity to grow through developmental experiences.

Requirements

No previous experience required.
Available to work 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.
Meet store operating policies and standards, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
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 customer customizations, including changes to temperature, ingredient quantities, or substitutions.
Perform a variety of different 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.
Paid parental leave.
Family expansion reimbursement.
Paid vacation, accrued after an introductory period; the posting gives an accrual rate of .01961 hours based on a 40-hour week, up to 40 hours annually (64 hours in California).
Sick time, accrued 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.) 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.
DACA reimbursement.