Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Sebastopol, CA

18d • $17 - $22

About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare quality beverages and other menu items while creating a positive customer experience. You make coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other products according to established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistent quality and presentation.

You help keep operations running by organizing and maintaining a clean, safe work area, restocking supplies, and ensuring equipment and service areas are ready for use. You collaborate with team members to maintain smooth workflow, particularly during busy periods. You also greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and provide approachable, helpful service.

This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Starting rates are no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service and follow up on customer requests and questions.
• 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 in a fast-paced environment with changing service demands.
• Ability to safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment.
• 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 using established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain consistent beverage quality and presentation.
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe work area; restock supplies and keep equipment and service areas ready for use.
• Collaborate with team members to keep workflow moving smoothly, especially during busy periods.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Follow food and beverage handling, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment according to established guidelines.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development opportunities.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).

What This Job Offers

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