barista - Store# 11402, MILLENNIA MALL DOWNSTAIRS

Starbucks Coffee Company is a globally recognized coffeehouse chain known for its commitment to quality coffee, community connection, and creating welcoming environments. Established in 1971 in Seattle, Starbucks has grown into one of the leading coffee retailers worldwide, serving millions of customers daily with a diverse menu of handcrafted beverages, quality food items, and specialty products. The company prides itself on fostering a culture of warmth, inclusion, and respect for each partner — the term Starbucks uses for its employees. This culture drives Starbucks to deliver not only exceptional customer service but also to make a positive impact in every community they serve through ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Starbucks operates thousands of stores across numerous countries, offering employment opportunities that range from part-time to full-time with a comprehensive benefits package. Prevention of workplace discrimination and promotion of equal opportunity define its inclusive employment practices. The role of a Starbucks barista is pivotal in delivering the authentic Starbucks Experience, which combines excellent service with expertly crafted food and beverages. As a barista, you will thrive in an energetic and fast-paced environment where collaboration, learning, and customer interaction are at the core of daily operations. Your primary responsibility is to prepare and serve high-quality coffee and other beverages tailored to customers' preferences while maintaining a friendly, welcoming atmosphere inside the store. This position requires someone who is genuinely a people person, who enjoys engaging with customers and teammates, and who takes pride in the quality and consistency of their work. In addition to crafting drinks, baristas are entrusted with important store duties such as cash handling, ensuring store safety, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and supporting flexible roles to meet the store's operational needs. At Starbucks, the concept of “partner” goes beyond job duties. It encapsulates mutual respect, shared success, and personal growth. Starbucks offers significant opportunities for professional development, starting with no prior experience required for new baristas, making it an ideal entry-level job for those passionate about service and coffee craftsmanship. Flexible scheduling accommodates diverse lifestyles, including opportunities for both part-time and full-time employment. Starbucks also supports continued education through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, offering 100% tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree via an online program partnered with Arizona State University. This comprehensive approach to benefits and professional growth emphasizes Starbucks' dedication to its partners’ well-being, career progression, and work-life balance. Starbucks baristas enjoy a dynamic job where every day offers new challenges and opportunities to engage with customers and partners alike. Whether it is learning the latest beverage recipe, managing customer needs with patience and clarity, or contributing to a positive store atmosphere, the barista role is essential in influencing customers’ daily experiences positively. Starbucks encourages applicants who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, the ability to stay calm under pressure, and dedication to quality and safety standards. This role is a foundational part of Starbucks' enduring promise of quality, community, and connection, offering a rewarding career path filled with continuous learning and growth opportunities.

• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality with or without reasonable accommodation
• Available to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Meet store operating policies and standards including providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling and store safety and security 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 or customized recipes including temperature, quantity or ingredient substitutions
• Available to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift