STARBUCKS/LEAD BARISTA

Fred Meyer, based in Portland, Oregon, is a leading retail chain that merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, Fred Meyer operates over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. As part of the Kroger family of companies, the company is driven by a passionate team dedicated to food and people, working together with a shared mission: To Feed the Human Spirit. Fred Meyer takes pride in innovating and creating exceptional customer experiences, placing food at the core of this mission. The company values respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety as foundational principles in its operations and culture. Fred Meyer emphasizes a people-centric approach, ensuring that employees receive the ingredients they need for success both professionally and personally. With a supportive work environment, employees have access to numerous benefits and opportunities for growth. The company welcomes individuals who are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, promising unlimited potential.

This opportunity is for a certified barista within Fred Meyer’s coffee department. The barista role focuses on delivering prompt and high-quality coffee selection, preparation, and purchase experiences to customers. The position involves monitoring the department’s overall conditions and maintaining high standards to meet and exceed service expectations consistently. The successful candidate will demonstrate Fred Meyer's core values daily while providing personalized, friendly, and efficient service in a busy retail setting that serves thousands of customers. This role plays a critical part in elevating the customer experience by ensuring product quality, effective merchandising, and cleanliness of work areas. Baristas will assist customers in coffee beverage selection, maintain stock levels, rotate stock according to code dates, and follow established operational procedures and company policies, including those related to health, safety, and customer communications.

The barista will also take responsibility in supervising and directing department personnel as needed, delegating tasks, scheduling shifts, and ensuring that all team members adhere to company standards and policies. Communication skills are vital as the role involves interacting with diverse customers and colleagues in a fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure environment. Integrity, honesty, and professionalism are essential traits that will help create a welcoming atmosphere and maintain the reputation of Fred Meyer’s coffee service. The position offers flexible scheduling options for both part-time and full-time availability, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that support physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Baristas are encouraged to engage in continuous training programs and take advantage of diverse career pathways offered by the Kroger family of companies to grow their skills and advance their careers.