barista, Reserve Cafe - Store #50621 Starbucks Reserve - Seattle, WA

Starbucks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Starbucks as a barista at the Reserve Cafe, where you'll provide exceptional coffee and culinary experiences. This role involves serving customers with high-quality food and beverage offerings while working in a dynamic team environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for service and a background in the culinary or service industry.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree

Paid vacation and sick time

Short-term and long-term disability

Qualifications

• Experience in the service, culinary, restaurant or entertainment industry.
• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Health code certification per jurisdictional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide unique coffee and food forward experience for every customer.
• Anticipate customer and store needs by evaluating environment and customers.
• Follow Starbucks operational policies and procedures for safety and security.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

**Now Brewing – barista, Reserve Cafe - Starbucks Reserve! #tobeapartner**

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only

celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. As a place for community, gathering, and dynamic shared experiences, Starbucks Reserve plays an important role in the broader Starbucks portfolio. Starbucks Reserve celebrates craft and a place of belonging in a portfolio of unique flagship locations, Starbucks Reserve Stores and Reserve Kitchens across the US.

Our Reserve Cafe food and culinary zone is an Italian-inspired bakery and kitchen that brings to life high quality culinary offerings within our Starbucks Reserve experience. Our Reserve Cafe partners strive to exceed the expectations of our customers by showcasing the art of culinary innovation. Partners act as ambassadors for our food platform, preparing our freshly baked pastries and food offerings using premium ingredients. Reserve Cafe partners will use their knowledge and expertise of our exclusive products to inspire and delight customers by showcasing our sweet and savory food and beverage pairings. This fast-paced environment encourages partners to develop their passion for service while working alongside a diverse team of Starbucks partners.

This job contributes to Starbucks success of the Starbucks Reserve brand by providing an exceptional experience to all customers as ambassadors of coffee leadership and stewards of quality. Through a commitment to operational excellence, they work together as a team to create the Starbucks Reserve Experience for their customers and one another. The incumbent is responsible for modeling and acting in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

**As a barista you will...**

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Coffee & Food Expert and Brand Ambassador:

• Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Starbucks

• Provide unique coffee and food forward experience for every customer including keeping up with production demand throughout the day

• Serve as coffee and food expert providing exceptional knowledge of food and beverage products and the ingredients used in those products.

• Demonstrate impeccable composure and ability to thrive in ambiguous situations. Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events.

• Provides quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards

• Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines and standards

• Contributes to positive team environment

• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

Service:

• Anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues

• Delivers exceptional customer service to all customers

• Support store events model and execution

• Responsible for full-service model in applicable locations

Sales:

• Maintain knowledge of a wide variety of rotating food, beverage, whole bean and retail items

• Engage customers and leverage selling skills through recommendations, suggested food, beverage and coffee pairings and equipment demonstrations

Operations:

• Follows Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift

• Maintains a clean and organized workspace so that partners can locate resources and product as needed.

• Operates in an environment with rapid innovation with minimal turnaround time from innovation to product and service delivery to the customer

• Supports inventory management, receiving and storage of deliveries

• Utilizes production planning tools to ensure item availability

• Prepares, finishes and assembles beverage and food items utilizing necessary equipment

• Stocks and maintains all display tables and cases and all supplies and wares needed for service and sales

• Proofing of various doughs and laminates

**_We would love to hear from people with…_**

**Basic Qualifications**

• Experience in the service, culinary, restaurant or entertainment industry (i.e. restaurant, bar, theater, kitchen, specialty retail, or hospitality)

• Ability to bend, twist, squat, reach, crawl, push/pull, climb stairs, and stand without limitation and for long periods of time

• Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language

• Available to work flexible hours, which could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to carry 35lb on a consistent basis

• Ability to memorize complex menus, ingredients, beverage & food builds

• Health code certification per jurisdictional requirements

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed

• High attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively

• Ability to work as part of a large and matrixed team

• Additional languages beneficial

• Ability to learn quickly

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to build relationships quickly

• Ability to work in multiple positions within different store departments (Zones), performing many different tasks within the departments during each shift

• Facilitation and presentation skills beneficial

• 1-2 years of specialty retail sales experience beneficial

• Ability to carry and balance a tray beneficial

• Baking or Culinary Certification/Degree beneficial

• Pizza making experience, additional baking experience beneficial

• Basic culinary knife skills beneficial

_As a Starbucks_ _partner_ _, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision,_ _basic_ _and supplemental_ _life insurance_ _, and_ _other voluntary insurance benefits_ _._ _Partners have access to_ _short_ _-_ _term and long_ _-_ _term disability,_ _paid parental leave,_ _f_ _amily_ _e_ _xpansion_ _r_ _eimbursement,_ _paid vacation_ _that_ _accrue_ _s starting_ _at .01961 hours based on a_ _40 hour_ _week up to_ _40 hours_ _annually (_ _64 hours_ _in California)_ _after an introductory period_ _,_ _sick time (_ _accrued at_ _1 hour for every_ _25 or 30 hours worked_ _,_ _depending on work location_ _),_ _and_ _additional pay_ _if working_ _on_ _one of_ _eight_ _observed_ _holidays_ _._ _Starbucks also offers_ _eligible partners_ _participation in a_ _401(k)-retirement_ _plan_ _with employer match_ _,_ _a_ _discounted company stock_ _program_ _(S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program_ _(_ _Bean Stock_ _)_ _,_ _incentivized_ _emergency savings,_ _and_ _financial well-being tools_ _._ _Additionally, Starbucks offers_ _100%_ _upfront_ _tuition_ _coverage_ _for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona_ _State University’s online program_ _via_ _the_ _Starbucks College Achievement Plan_ _, student loan management resources_ _,_ _and access to other educational_ _opportunities_ _._ _You will also have access to backup care_ _and_ _DACA reimbursement._ _Starbucks will_ _comply with_ _any applicable state and local laws_ _regarding_ _employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off_ _pursuant to_ _the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act,_ _in accordance with_ _its_ _plans and_ _policies._ _This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative._ _For_ _additional_ _information regarding partner_ _perks_ _and more_ _detailed_ _information_ _regarding_ _benefits, go to_ _starbucksbenefits.com_ _._

_At Starbucks, it is typical for new partners to be hired at the entry point of the range for their role, which is based upon geographic location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate._

_Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._

_Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances._

_Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at_ [e-mail]_ _or 1(888) 611-2258._