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STARBUCKS/BARISTA

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.10 - $23.47
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Employee assistance program

Job Description

This hiring establishment is a reputable retail company known for providing a diverse range of products and exceptional customer experiences in a welcoming environment. The company is committed to offering competitive pricing, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, and fostering an inclusive and ethical workplace culture. Their core values emphasize respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, which are integral to both the customer experience and internal work environment.

The position available is focused on delivering outstanding customer service within a clean and safe setting that encourages return visits from customers. The role requires maintaining fair and ethical interactions with both customers and employees and promoting a collaborative team spirit that supports the company’s store goals. Employees in this position are expected to provide accurate and timely product information, prepare beverage selections and food items according to company recipes and standards, and ensure product freshness and quality by closely monitoring inventory dates and storage conditions.

In this role, candidates will interact directly with customers, answering their inquiries, making product recommendations, and offering samples to enhance their shopping experience. Collaborating effectively with colleagues is crucial for maintaining smooth operations and achieving collective success. The role also involves operating various equipment safely and according to corporate protocols, labeling and stocking merchandise, and reporting any discrepancies or issues to management promptly.

Employees must adhere strictly to safety standards, report any unsafe conditions or incidents, and handle conflicts professionally and cooperatively. They are also responsible for practicing preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and communicating repair needs. Integrity and honesty in handling business and customer information are essential. The position calls for individuals who can work effectively in fast-paced and sometimes stressful environments while providing excellent service and support to a diverse customer base, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.

Overall, this role offers an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about customer service, teamwork, and upholding company values to thrive in a dynamic retail setting while contributing positively to the community. The employment type is typically full-time or part-time retail associate roles, with compensation aligned with industry standards and performance incentives. By joining this company, employees become part of a respected team dedicated to delivering value, quality, and respect to every customer interaction, promoting a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace environment.

Job Requirements

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • any previous comparable experience
  • ability to work cooperatively in a high paced and sometimes stressful environment
  • ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
  • ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
  • ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
  • ability to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • previous comparable experience preferred
  • ability to manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively
  • ability to act with honesty and integrity
  • strong knowledge of products sold
  • ability to collaborate and promote teamwork
  • capability to operate kitchen and coffee shop equipment
  • ability to adhere to safety and food regulations
  • capacity to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary
  • supportive approach to diverse customer needs including minors and special needs individuals

Job Duties

  • Provide exceptional customer service in a safe and clean environment
  • treat customers and employees fairly and ethically
  • create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated
  • gain and maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions
  • collaborate with associates and promote teamwork
  • prepare beverage selections to recipe and standards
  • tender transactions using company best practices
  • offer product samples and inform customers of specials
  • provide fresh products with correct portion sizes to prevent shrink
  • recommend coffee shop items to customers
  • use all coffee shop equipment according to guidelines
  • prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients and merchandise
  • check product quality and review sell by dates
  • properly use kitchen and coffee shop equipment
  • label, stock, and inventory department merchandise
  • report product ordering and shipping discrepancies
  • stay current with seasonal and special ads
  • comply with safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
  • adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
  • practice preventive maintenance and report repair needs
  • notify management of accidents and safety risks
  • manage conflict in a reasonable and cooperative manner
  • follow directions and seek assistance to resolve issues
  • provide support to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults
  • perform essential job functions with or without accommodation

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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