Starbucks Barista

Avolta•New York, NY

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista creates a welcoming store environment and a positive customer experience by preparing quality beverages and food, providing prompt and attentive service, and maintaining a clean and comfortable workspace. The role calls for teamwork, customer connection, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment, including during busy or unusual situations. The position is based at LaGuardia International Airport and requires a full-time schedule with availability any day of the week, including weekends and holidays. Baristas follow Starbucks recipes, presentation standards, operational policies, and health, safety, sanitation, cash-handling, and security procedures. They communicate store and customer needs to managers, support partner training through positive reinforcement and respectful coaching, and help maintain team morale and performance. The advertised compensation is $22.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work as part of a team and build relationships.
Ability to learn quickly and perform a variety of tasks during each shift.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Good time-management and multitasking skills.
Good problem-solving skills.
Availability to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to meet store operating policies and standards, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Create a welcoming Starbucks experience through prompt service, quality beverages and products, and a clean, comfortable store environment.
Provide legendary customer service by connecting with customers, understanding their needs, and responding clearly and pleasantly.
Prepare beverages and food according to standard recipes and presentation standards, including customer-requested modifications.
Follow Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including cash handling, safety, and security requirements.
Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for products.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace so partners can locate resources and products.
Remain calm during high-volume periods or unusual events and help keep the store operating to standard.
Anticipate customer and store needs and communicate relevant information to the manager.
Assist with new partner training by reinforcing successful performance and offering respectful, encouraging coaching.
Contribute to a positive team environment by recognizing changes in partner morale or performance and communicating them to the store manager.
Recognize and reinforce individual and team accomplishments using established organizational methods.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Bring Starbucks’ mission, values, and guiding principles to interactions with customers and colleagues.