Barista: Create Meaningful Coffee Moments

Starbucks Corp.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition coverage

Stock program

Quarterly bonus

Paid vacation

Sick time

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Starbucks Corp. is seeking entry‑level partners to join our store team in Knoxville, TN. This role focuses on delivering friendly customer service, preparing beverages and food, and maintaining store standards.

No prior experience is required, with flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. As a partner, you’ll have access to comprehensive benefits, tuition coverage through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Available to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
• Able to prepare beverages/food to standard recipes or customized for customers.
• Able to engage with customers with clear and pleasant communication.
• Able to follow store policies including cash handling and safety.
• Strong teamwork and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and respond to needs through friendly communication.
• Prepare beverages and food to standard recipes or customized for customers.
• Maintain attendance, punctuality, and store safety.
• Cash handling and operating store procedures.

Skills

Customer engagement

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Cash handling

Quick learner

Instruction following

Tools

POS system

Job description

Starbucks Corp. is seeking entry‑level partners to join our store team in Knoxville, TN. This role focuses on delivering friendly customer service, preparing beverages and food, and maintaining store standards.

No prior experience is required, with flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. As a partner, you’ll have access to comprehensive benefits, tuition coverage through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.