Barista - $1000 Sign on Bonus

Nouria•Boston, MA

About The Position

This position contributes to Starbucks success by providing legendary customer service to all customers. The Barista creates the Starbucks Experience through prompt service, quality beverages and products, and a clean and comfortable store environment, while modeling Starbucks guiding principles. The role requires maintaining a calm, positive presence during busy or unusual periods; anticipating customer and store needs; communicating relevant information to the manager; supporting new partner training; and helping build a positive team environment. Baristas deliver customer-focused service, follow operational, cash-handling, safety, security, and sanitation procedures, keep workspaces organized, and prepare products consistently according to recipes and presentation standards. The advertised starting rate is $18.00. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is paid in installments of $250 after 30 days, $250 after 90 days, and $500 after 180 days; employees must remain employed to receive the payout. Eligible team members may participate in the listed benefits, subject to program terms.

Requirements

  • 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 quality, cash handling, safety, and security requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Engage with and understand customers, including discovering and responding to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication.
  • Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes or customize them for customers, including changes to temperature, ingredient quantities, or ingredient substitutions.
  • Be available to perform a variety of tasks within the store during each shift.
  • 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.
  • Build relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Act with integrity, honesty, and knowledge in support of Starbucks culture, values, and mission.
  • Maintain a calm demeanor during high-volume periods or unusual events and set a positive example for the shift team.
  • Anticipate customer and store needs by evaluating the environment and customer cues.
  • Communicate information to the manager so the team can respond and create a Third Place environment during each shift.
  • Assist with new partner training by reinforcing successful performance and providing respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Contribute to a positive team environment by noticing changes in partner morale or performance and communicating them to the store manager.
  • Provide customer-focused service, connect with customers, and discover and respond to their needs.
  • Follow operational policies and procedures, including cash handling, safety, and security requirements.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace so partners can locate resources and products.
  • Prepare and provide quality beverages, whole bean, and food products according to recipe and presentation standards.
  • Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for products.
  • Recognize and reinforce individual and team accomplishments using existing organizational methods.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Benefits

  • Eligible team members may participate in medical coverage.
  • Eligible team members may participate in dental coverage.
  • Eligible team members may participate in vision coverage.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Voluntary benefit offerings.
  • $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid in installments after 30, 90, and 180 days of employment.
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