Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

As a Barista, you prepare quality beverages and menu items while creating a positive customer experience. You make coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other items using established recipes and procedures, maintaining consistency and presentation throughout the day.

You keep work, service, and equipment areas clean, safe, stocked, and ready for use. You collaborate with team members to maintain an efficient workflow, particularly during busy periods. You also greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and provide approachable, helpful service.

The position involves working in a fast-paced environment, standing for extended periods, lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in varying temperature environments. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Prior food service or customer service experience is preferred, and availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to 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 and 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items according to established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain beverage quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe work area; restock supplies and keep equipment and service areas ready for use.
• Collaborate with team members to keep workflow moving smoothly, 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 safe food and beverage handling, sanitation practices, and safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development supported by company leaders.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation / Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

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