barista - Store# 17563, LINCOLN & OSWEGO - Full-time
Posted on October 24, 2025
Starbucks Coffee Company is a global coffeehouse chain known for its commitment to quality coffee, community, and creating a welcoming environment for both customers and employees. Founded in 1971, Starbucks has grown from a local Seattle coffee shop into an internationally recognized brand, with thousands of stores across the world. The company prides itself on ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, and fostering a culture where employees, known as "partners," feel valued and empowered to contribute to the company's success and the community's well-being. Starbucks values the unique experiences and backgrounds that each partner brings to the team and emphasizes teamwork, connection, and continuous learning as core aspects of its company culture.
The role of a Starbucks barista is central to delivering the Starbucks Experience to customers. Baristas are responsible for crafting high-quality coffee and beverages, providing friendly and efficient customer service, and maintaining an energetic and welcoming store environment. This position offers an opportunity to master coffee and beverage-making skills through hands-on experience and to engage directly with a diverse range of customers. Baristas are expected to be people-oriented, collaborative, and open to learning new recipes and procedures. In the fast-paced and dynamic environment of a Starbucks store, baristas keep a calm and positive demeanor, ensuring each customer feels valued and satisfied.
As a Starbucks barista, you are more than just someone who makes coffee. You are an ambassador of the Starbucks brand who connects with customers, responds to their needs through clear and pleasant communication, and contributes to a sense of community in your store. This role involves responsibilities such as cash handling, food preparation, maintaining store safety and cleanliness, and participating in various store tasks to support overall operations. Starbucks offers a supportive and inclusive workplace with comprehensive compensation and benefits packages available to eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include flexible scheduling, paid time off, health coverage options, tuition coverage through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, stock and savings programs like the equity reward Bean Stock, and more.
No previous experience is required to become a Starbucks barista, making it an excellent entry-level position for those who are passionate about customer service and eager to develop new skills. Starbucks supports its partners with ongoing training and resources to help them succeed and grow within the company. This role is a chance to be part of a respected global brand that values diversity, inclusion, and the positive impact that partners can make both inside and outside the store. As a Starbucks partner, you will enjoy not only the opportunity to inspire with every cup you serve but also access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, education, and work-life balance.
                - Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality with or without reasonable accommodation
 - Available to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays
 - Meet store operating policies and standards including beverage quality, cash handling, and safety with or without reasonable accommodation
 - Engage with customers through clear and pleasant communication
 - Prepare food and beverages according to standard or customized recipes
 - Available to perform various tasks within the store during each shift