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barista, Experience Bar - Chicago Reserve Roastery

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $21.57
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition coverage
Paid parental leave

Job Description

Starbucks Coffee Company is a globally recognized leader in coffeehouse services, known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and creating a unique customer experience. Established with a mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit, Starbucks has grown from a single store in Seattle to a worldwide brand with thousands of locations. Starbucks Reserve® is a special sector within their portfolio, dedicated to delivering extraordinary coffee experiences through flagship locations and Reserve Kitchens across the United States. These stores emphasize craftsmanship and serve as a community hub where customers can connect over premium coffee offerings and innovative food selections. Starbucks... Show More

Job Requirements

  • experience in the service, culinary, restaurant or entertainment industry (i.e. restaurant, bar, theater, kitchen, specialty retail, or hospitality)
  • ability to bend, twist, squat, reach, crawl, push/pull, climb stairs, and stand without limitation and for long periods of time
  • reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language
  • available to work flexible hours, which could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • ability to carry 35lb on a consistent basis
  • ability to memorize complex menus, ingredients, beverage and food builds
  • health code certification per jurisdictional requirements

Job Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of specialty retail sales experience beneficial
  • facilitation and presentation skills beneficial
  • ability to carry and balance a tray beneficial
  • baking or culinary certification/degree beneficial
  • pizza making experience, additional baking experience beneficial
  • basic culinary knife skills beneficial
  • ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
  • high attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
  • ability to work as part of a large and matrixed team
  • additional languages beneficial
  • ability to learn quickly
  • strong interpersonal skills
  • ability to build relationships quickly
  • ability to work in multiple positions within different store departments (zones), performing many different tasks within the departments during each shift

Job Duties

  • act with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote the culture, values, and mission of Starbucks
  • provide a unique coffee and food-forward experience for every customer, including keeping up with production demand throughout the day
  • serve as a coffee and food expert, providing exceptional knowledge of food and beverage products and the ingredients used in those products
  • demonstrate impeccable composure and the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
  • provide quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards
  • follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and standards
  • contribute to a positive team environment
  • maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
  • anticipate customer and store needs by constantly evaluating the environment and observing customer cues
  • deliver exceptional customer service to all customers
  • support the store events model and its execution
  • take responsibility for the full-service model in applicable locations
  • maintain knowledge of a wide variety of rotating food, beverage, whole bean, and retail items
  • engage customers and leverage selling skills through recommendations, suggested food, beverage, and coffee pairings, and equipment demonstrations
  • follow Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security
  • maintain a clean and organized workspace so that partners can locate resources and products as needed
  • operate in an environment with rapid innovation and minimal turnaround time from innovation to product and service delivery to the customer
  • support inventory management, receiving, and storage of deliveries
  • utilize production planning tools to ensure item availability
  • prepare, finish, and assemble beverage and food items using the necessary equipment
  • stock and maintain all display tables and cases, as well as all supplies and wares needed for service and sales
  • proof various doughs and laminates

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Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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