barista - Store# 21520, 204TH & HWY 7 - SPANAWAY

Starbucks Coffee Company • Spanaway, WA

15d • $17 - $20

About The Position

As a Starbucks Barista, you create a warm, welcoming space and meaningful customer moments through friendly service and quality coffee, food, and beverages. The role suits someone who enjoys engaging with people, working in a fast-paced environment, and taking pride in their work. No previous experience is required. Starbucks describes the position as an opportunity to grow through developmental experiences and access to benefits.

Requirements

• No previous experience required.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be available for 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.
• Communicate clearly and pleasantly with customers and respond to their needs.
• Learn quickly.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and request clarification when needed.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Work as part of a team and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Provide quality beverages and food products while following store operating policies and standards, including cash handling and store safety and security.
• 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 substituted ingredients.
• Perform a variety of tasks within the store during each shift.

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 that accrues 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.)
• 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

What This Job Offers

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