Barista: Craft Coffee, Fast-Paced Growth & Flexible Hours

Starbucks Corp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition coverage/assistance

Paid time off

Sick time

Employee stock program

Education opportunities

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company in Chicago is seeking an entry-level partner to join the team. You will engage with customers, prepare beverages and foods, and help maintain quality standards throughout shifts.

This role emphasizes learning quickly, strong customer service, and the ability to work surges in a fast-paced store environment. Opportunities for growth, benefits, and comprehensive training are included.

Qualifications

• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Meet store operating policies and standards, including providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling and store safety and security, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Engage with and understand our customers, including discovering and responding to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication
• Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients
• Available to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, understand needs, and respond with clear, friendly communication
• Prepare beverages and foods to Starbucks standards and customize when requested
• Maintain store standards, safety, and cash handling procedures
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure smooth store operations
• Handle multiple tasks across shifts and adapt to busy periods

Skills

Ability to learn quickly

Ability to understand and carry out OR

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Starbucks Coffee Company in Chicago is seeking an entry-level partner to join the team. You will engage with customers, prepare beverages and foods, and help maintain quality standards throughout shifts.

This role emphasizes learning quickly, strong customer service, and the ability to work surges in a fast-paced store environment. Opportunities for growth, benefits, and comprehensive training are included.