Barista - Fort Richardson Starbucks

Aafes; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Healthcare options

401K plan

Job summary

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, also known as the Exchange, is seeking a Barista to serve on a US Army/Air Force installation. You will greet customers, build connections, and craft quality beverages in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

You’ll enjoy flexible scheduling and benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, vacation/sick leave, and a 401K plan for qualifying associates. This role also provides access to installation facilities and DoD employment status.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School or the equivalent.
• Able to lift up to 45 pounds (occasional lifting over 50 pounds)
• Able to learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Able to think quickly on the spot to answer customer questions
• Able to take initiative
• Able to share brand knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willing to cross-train and work in other areas of the store, as needed
• Must possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Fast food experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Greet every customer with eye contact and smile in your authentic way.
• Acknowledge every waiting customer as soon as they arrive to the register to let them know you’ll be right with them.
• Listen to customer needs; ask appropriate follow-up questions to ensure you offer appropriate products that meet the specific need of the customer.
• Ensure customers have an extraordinary experience while shopping.
• Complete transactions accurately and efficiently while engaging customers in appropriate conversation.

Job description

As a Barista, you’ll be providing customers with hand crafted, quality beverages. You’ll help create an inviting community and be one of the main hubs on our military bases. You’ll be in a fun, fast paced environment where your personality can really shine through- with a focus on making customer connections.

We offer flexible scheduling, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, vacation/sick leave and a 401K plan to qualifying associates. You’ll also have access to the installation and its facilities. As well as status as an employee of the DoD.

So what can you expect as a Food Service Worker-Starbucks at the Exchange?

• Greet every customer with eye contact and smile in your authentic way.
• Acknowledge every waiting customer as soon as they arrive to the register to let them know you’ll be right with them.
• Listen to customer needs; ask appropriate follow-up questions to ensure you offer appropriate products that meet the specific need of the customer.
• Ensure customers have an extraordinary experience while shopping.
• Complete transactions accurately and efficiently while engaging customers in appropriate conversation.

We know that you can work anywhere. However, working at the Exchange is the start of something great! While you make it easy for our customers, we focus on you and your development! Our people make us who we are. We want to see you grow, so we put growing together at the forefront of everything we do. It is our duty to provide you with the tools and resources that you need to succeed. Joining the Exchange means joining a team that is devoted to you!

Who We Are

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, also known as "the Exchange," is the retailer on US Army and Air Force installations worldwide. An $8 billion enterprise ranked among the top retailers, the Exchange operates department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, movie theaters and an internet shopping site to serve Soldiers, Airmen and their families. In addition to US bases in Germany, Italy, England, Turkey, South Korea and Japan, the Exchange operates stores for US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries in the region. The Exchange ensures Soldiers and Airmen have access to US goods and services, wherever they serve.

Job Qualifications

Completion of High School or the equivalent.

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

• Able to lift up to 45 pounds (occasional lifting over 50 pounds)
• Able to learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Able to think quickly on the spot to answer customer questions
• Able to take initiative
• Able to share brand knowledge

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail
• Willing to cross-train and work in other areas of the store, as needed
• Must possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Fast food experience preferred