Barista — Create Moments in a Fast-Paced Café Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

Holiday pay

Backup care

DACA reimbursement

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company is hiring at store level to deliver the warm, welcoming experience our customers expect. This role supports daily operations, prepares beverages and food to standard recipes, and helps create moments that matter for every guest.

No previous experience is required, and you will join a team that values learning, reliability, and teamwork. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and growth opportunities across the company.

Qualifications

• Maintain 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 and ensure a welcoming, efficient experience
• Prepare beverages and food to Starbucks standards and customize as needed
• Maintain store safety, cleanliness and cash handling during shifts
• Collaborate with team to meet service levels and customer expectations

Skills

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Learning agility

Tools

POS system basics

Job description

Starbucks Coffee Company is hiring at store level to deliver the warm, welcoming experience our customers expect. This role supports daily operations, prepares beverages and food to standard recipes, and helps create moments that matter for every guest.

No previous experience is required, and you will join a team that values learning, reliability, and teamwork. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and growth opportunities across the company.