barista - Store# 07816, LARGO PLAZA

Starbucks Coffee Company•Kettering, MD
•$17 - $19

About The Position

As a Starbucks Barista, you create a warm and welcoming space where coffee sparks connection and use each shift to brighten customers’ days. The role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys engaging with people, and takes pride in their work. Starbucks supports partner growth through developmental experiences and benefits. No previous experience is required. Baristas prepare beverages and food to standard recipes or customer specifications, engage with customers, handle cash, and perform a variety of store tasks while following operating, safety, and security standards.

Requirements

  • No previous experience 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.
  • Meet store operating policies and standards, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality beverages and food products while meeting store operating standards.
  • Engage with customers, identify their needs, and communicate clearly and pleasantly.
  • Prepare food and beverages according to standard recipes or customer customizations, including changes to temperature, ingredient quantities, or substitutions.
  • 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.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Family expansion reimbursement.
  • Paid vacation, accrued after an introductory period.
  • Sick time.
  • 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.
  • 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 and DACA reimbursement.
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