Starbucks Barista - Full-time

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a deep commitment to delivering the best retail grocery experience. As a regional supermarket chain, Food City prides itself on operating stores that serve local communities with a wide variety of quality products, excellent customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere. The company mission is clear: to 'run the best store in town.' This mission drives every aspect of Food City's operations—from product selection and store cleanliness to employee engagement and community involvement. Food City considers its associates as its greatest asset and actively promotes employee ownership with over 13% of the company currently owned by associates through an employee stock ownership plan. This unique ownership model fosters pride and accountability among employees, which directly benefits the customer experience. Working at Food City means becoming part of a culture that values integrity, teamwork, and community connection. The company encourages employees to participate in local civic activities and supports flexible work schedules to help associates maintain a healthy work-life balance. Food City offers a variety of career paths across departments such as baking, accounting, logistics, and retail management, making it a promising workplace for those seeking a long-term career or a chance to explore new opportunities. This specific role focuses on creating the Starbucks experience for Food City shoppers by delivering prompt, courteous service and providing quality Starbucks beverages and food products within the store. As a Starbucks Barista within Food City, you will be responsible for ensuring an inviting and clean environment that reflects the high standards associated with both the Starbucks and Food City brands. The role emphasizes customer interaction—with duties including taking customer orders accurately and efficiently, preparing, stocking, and maintaining beverage and food items, and engaging customers with product information and suggestive selling techniques. You will learn how to make a wide variety of coffee and tea products using Starbucks ingredients such as various coffees, teas, spices, nuts, flavorings, sauces, and oils. Attention to detail and adherence to food safety and handling procedures are crucial to maintaining product quality and safety. Operating the point-of-sale (POS) system to process transactions accurately is another essential task of this position. The role offers a great opportunity for individuals aged 16 and older who enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment. While prior food service or coffee experience is a plus, it is not required, as training is provided. The position requires attending on-site work during scheduled shifts and maintaining a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and colleagues alike. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about delivering excellent service, learning new skills, and contributing to a positive work culture. Food City provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan, weekly paychecks with direct deposit, company-paid life and disability insurance, medical and dental plans, paid holidays and vacations, and exclusive associate offers. This competitive benefits package demonstrates Food City's commitment to the well-being and satisfaction of its associates. In summary, this Starbucks Barista position within Food City offers a unique opportunity to work for a respected, family-owned grocery retailer dedicated to quality, community engagement, and associate success. Joining Food City means embracing a role where you can contribute to a great customer experience, gain valuable food service skills, and be part of a company that truly values its employees and communities.

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies