barista - Store# 03333, HOUGHTON II

Starbucks Coffee Company • Kirkland, WA

11d • $19 - $21

About The Position

The Barista creates a warm and welcoming customer experience, using friendly service and attention to customers’ preferences to make meaningful connections. The role involves preparing beverages and food according to standard recipes or customer requests, including adjustments to temperature or ingredients. Baristas contribute to store operations by following quality, cash-handling, safety, and security standards and performing a variety of tasks during each shift. No previous experience is required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming, engaging service and respond to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication.
• Prepare beverages and food according to standard recipes or customized customer requests.
• Follow store policies and standards for product quality, cash handling, 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 and family expansion reimbursement.
• Accruing paid vacation after an introductory period.
• Sick time.
• Additional pay for working on one of eight observed holidays.
• Eligible participation 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.

What This Job Offers

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