barista - Store# 05951, MACARTHUR & MAIN

Starbucks Corp.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition coverage

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking an entry-level partner in Irvine, CA. This role requires enthusiasm for customer service, ability to multitask, and a willingness to work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Training is provided, and benefits accompany long-term employment. As a Starbucks partner, you’ll gain access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, plus education assistance through the

Qualifications

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance, with or without accommodation
• Available to work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Provide quality beverages and food, cash handling, store safety and security, with or without accommodation
• Engage with customers and identify needs through clear and pleasant communication
• Prepare beverages and foods to standard recipes or customized per customer requests
• Be prepared to perform many tasks within the store each shift
• Ability to learn quickly
• Follow oral and written instructions and ask for clarification as needed
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships with customers and teammates

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, take orders, and prepare beverages and foods to Starbucks standards
• Engage with customers to understand needs and provide friendly service
• Handle cash transactions and maintain store safety and cleanliness
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure smooth shift operations
• Support multiple tasks during peak hours while maintaining quality and speed

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Job description

Crafting the world’s finest coffee, one meaningful moment at a time

We believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee sparks connection. Every shift is a chance to brighten someone’s day. Whether it’s a warm smile or remembering a favorite order, you create moments that matter. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love engaging with people, and take pride in your work, we’d love to have you on our team.

We are invested in your growth journey, empowered through developmental experiences as well as our industry leading benefits.

Summary of Experience

• No previous experience required

Basic 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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships

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, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation that accrues 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), a quarterly bonus opportunity, 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.