barista - Store# 10343, SANTA CRUZ & HIGHWAY 9 - LOS GATOS

Starbucks Coffee Company • Los Gatos, CA

8d • $20 - $23

About The Position

As a Starbucks Barista, you help create a warm and welcoming space where coffee sparks connection. You engage with customers, provide pleasant service, and create meaningful moments while preparing quality beverages and food. The role involves working in a fast-paced store environment, following store standards, and performing a variety of tasks during each shift. No previous experience is required.

Requirements

• No previous experience is required.
• Available to work flexible hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 ingredient substitutions.
• Meet store operating policies and standards for product quality, cash handling, and store safety and security.
• 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
• Paid parental leave
• Family expansion reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• Sick time
• Additional pay for working on one of eight observed holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible partners
• Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
• 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 access to other educational opportunities
• Backup care
• DACA reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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