Starbucks Barista
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 related products using established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistent quality and presentation. The role includes organizing and maintaining a clean, safe work area; restocking supplies; and keeping equipment and service areas ready for use. You collaborate with team members to support smooth workflow, particularly during busy periods. You also greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and provide friendly, attentive 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. Benefits may depend on length of service, hours worked, applicable agreements, and company policy. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service and respond to customer requests and questions.
- Familiarity with preparing coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related products using established methods.
- Ability to follow recipes and procedures accurately to maintain quality and consistency.
- 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 with others.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing service demands.
- Ability to safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment according to established guidelines.
- 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 is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items according to established recipes and procedures.
- Maintain consistent beverage quality and presentation.
- Organize and maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Restock supplies and keep equipment and service areas ready for continuous use.
- Collaborate with team members to maintain efficient workflow, especially during busy periods.
- Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
- Operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment safely according to established guidelines.
- Follow food and beverage handling, sanitation, and safety practices.
Benefits
- 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.
- Competitive wages paid weekly.
- Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
