Barista - Store 86915, REDDITCH SAINSBURY'S

Starbucks Coffee Company; Redditch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffeehouse chain in Redditch is seeking a barista to join their team. The role involves supporting store operations, delivering exceptional customer service, and maintaining a clean environment. No previous experience is necessary; however, a passion for customer service is essential. This position offers competitive pay, extensive training, and various benefits, including free drinks during shifts and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Free drinks and food during shifts

Bean stock options

30% partner discount

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, just a passion for customer service.
• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings and weekends.
• Must be able to handle cash and maintain a clean workspace.

Responsibilities

• Support store procedures including opening/closing and cash handling.
• Deliver legendary customer service and create genuine customer connections.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supporting with store procedures including opening/closing the store, cash handling, safety & security.
• Supporting fellow partners during periods of high volume to keep the store operating.
• Anticipating and delivering on customer and store needs by getting to know your store environment and customers.
• Supporting in creating the third place environment during each shift.
• Delivering legendary customer service to all customers by acting with a customer‑first attitude and creating genuine connections.
• Maintaining a clean and organised workspace for customers and partners.
• Providing quality beverages, whole bean and food products consistently in line with our recipe and presentation standards.

You don't need previous experience to join our team as a barista. All we ask is that you bring a passion for bringing joy to our customers. Working in a Starbucks store is different from any other job. You will create genuine moments of connection with our customers, make a difference to their day through hand‑crafted delicious beverages and build relationships (getting to know their favourite drink) and with your fellow partners.

About the Role

Take your place at the heart of our community. At Starbucks, your voice matters and your passion for customer service is brewed into everything we do. Join us as a barista and help shape the Starbucks experience by providing high‑quality service, beverages and products while creating our third‑place environment.

Given the nature of our stores, working hours could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays. All store partners begin their careers with us by undertaking an introductory training programme led by in‑store trainers and coaches, designed to immerse you in the Starbucks culture and set you up for success. The programme is delivered in store and provides partners the opportunity to learn on the job supported by their manager.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive starting salary (in line with the national living wage).
• 28 days holiday a year (including Bank Holidays).
• An additional special day each year to celebrate a special moment in your life.
• Free drinks and food when you're on shift.
• Bean stock options for all partners (own part of Starbucks!).
• Comprehensive training (including coffee knowledge) and access to Starbucks Global Academy.
• A free bag of coffee each week and a 30% partner discount on food, beverages and merchandise.
• Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perks at Work.
• Life assurance.
• Home Sweet Loan (interest‑free loans paid back over 12 months to help pay your rental deposit).
• A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Recognition schemes and monetary awards for long service, WOWing customers and fellow partners.
• Great long‑term career opportunities in store and support centre.

How to Apply

What is our process? Application > CV review > interview and in‑store experience > offer and onboarding.

Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.