Craft Coffee Barista — Fast-Paced Guest Experience

Balls Food Stores; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 15,154,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Job summary

Balls Food Stores, located in Olathe, KS, seeks a Starbucks Barista to join the team inside Price Chopper. You will prepare handcrafted beverages and foods to recipe standards while delivering a welcoming guest experience in a fast-paced coffeehouse.

The role emphasizes teamwork, store cleanliness, and safety, with flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior coffee/retail experience is a plus, and you’ll follow store policies and participate in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Preferred: Previous experience in coffee, food service, grocery, or retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare handcrafted coffee, espresso beverages, and food items to company recipe and presentation standards
• Provide friendly, helpful, and respectful guest service at all times to create a welcoming coffeehouse experience
• Engage with guests, answer questions, and make product recommendations to enhance their visit and drive sales
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe coffeehouse and work area
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene standards
• Operate POS systems, scanners, and related equipment accurately
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise products using FIFO methods to ensure freshness and minimize waste
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate low or out-of-stock items to leadership
• Stay informed on promotions, seasonal beverages, and store initiatives
• Communicate clearly with teammates and leadership to support smooth daily operations
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall store performance and guest satisfaction
• Assist with cleaning, restocking, and prep work during slower periods
• Support loss prevention efforts and follow company policies and procedures
• Participate in required trainings and continuous learning opportunities
• Remain productive and support store readiness at all times
• Other job duties as assigned

Skills

Guest service

Multitasking

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Balls Food Stores, located in Olathe, KS, seeks a Starbucks Barista to join the team inside Price Chopper. You will prepare handcrafted beverages and foods to recipe standards while delivering a welcoming guest experience in a fast-paced coffeehouse.

The role emphasizes teamwork, store cleanliness, and safety, with flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior coffee/retail experience is a plus, and you’ll follow store policies and participate in ongoing training.