Starbucks Barista Lead, Housing & Food Services

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Housing & Food Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Starbucks Barista Lead to join their team. Reporting to the Starbucks General Manager, the Starbucks Barista Lead is responsible for preparing and serving food and beverages in a Starbucks licensed store on the UW campus, in a leadership role under the supervision of the unit manager. The work schedule for this position is Sunday-Thursday 11:15am to 7:45pm.

Requirements

Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment
One year of experience preparing and serving food and beverage.

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional Starbucks-branded customer service by providing prompt, accurate, and friendly service while educating customers on coffee and beverage offerings.
Prepare and serve high-quality beverages, food items, and specialty products in accordance with Starbucks standards for consistency, portioning, and presentation.
Monitor beverage preparation and product quality to ensure adherence to Starbucks standards and make corrections as needed.
Operate and oversee point-of-sale transactions, including credit card, Husky Card, Starbucks app, and loyalty reward processing.
Prepare, package, and replenish food and pastry items according to Starbucks specifications and customer demand.
Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and consistent attendance while supporting UW Dining’s mission and values.
Ensure compliance with Starbucks standards, Washington State health codes, and institutional safety and sanitation policies.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace by participating in store cleaning, setup, sanitation, and closing procedures.
Troubleshoot, inspect, and report equipment or operational issues involving espresso machines, grinders, and other food service equipment.
Monitor inventory storage, product rotation, food handling practices, and temperature controls to maintain food safety and quality standards.
Complete inventory counts, order and inventory documentation, receiving records, and stock management activities to support daily operations.
Utilize CBORD systems for inventory counts, production sheets, recipes, and food preparation while maintaining required Starbucks certifications and training.
Lead and support team members during shifts by assigning tasks, monitoring workflow, and ensuring operational needs are met.
Act as a role model by promoting UW Dining values, maintaining professionalism, and fostering a positive, collaborative team environment.
Supervise floor operations in the absence of management, ensuring efficient service, adherence to procedures, and smooth daily operations.