barista - Store# 28921, ST. JAMES-NORTH COUNTRY RD

Starbucks Coffee Company•Town of Smithtown, NY

9d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

As a Starbucks Barista, you create a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee can spark connection. Through friendly service, such as greeting customers and remembering their favorite orders, you help make each visit meaningful. 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 its benefits as supporting partners’ growth through developmental experiences and a range of benefits.

Requirements

No previous experience required.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
Meet store operating policies and standards, including beverage and food quality, cash handling, and store safety and security, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Learn quickly.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and request clarification when needed.
Have strong interpersonal skills.
Work as part of a team.
Build relationships.

Responsibilities

Provide quality beverages and food products in accordance with store standards.
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.
Handle cash and follow store safety, security, and operating policies.
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, accruing after an introductory period; the amount varies by work location.
Sick time, accruing at a rate that varies by 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.).
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.