barista - Store# 18295, OLEANDER & INDEPENDENCE

Starbucks Coffee Company•Wilmington, NC

12d•$15 - $17

About The Position

As a Barista at Starbucks, you help create a warm and welcoming space where coffee sparks connection. You engage with customers, brighten their day, and help create meaningful moments through friendly service. The role is suited to someone who enjoys working with people and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. No previous experience is required. Starbucks describes the position as supporting partners’ growth through developmental experiences and benefits.

Requirements

No previous experience required.
Ability to learn quickly.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and to request clarification when needed.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and build relationships.
Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Availability for flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
Ability to meet store operating standards and perform the listed duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 customer customizations, including changes to temperature, ingredient quantities, or ingredients.
Perform a variety of tasks within the store during each shift.
Work as part of a team and build relationships.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for partners and their families.
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 accrual after an introductory period; the stated annual maximum is up to 40 hours (64 hours in California).
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 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.
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 and DACA reimbursement.