Energetic Barista: Craft Coffee & Customer Experience

Balls Food Stores; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Balls Food Stores is seeking an energetic Starbucks Barista for the Starbucks inside Price Chopper to craft handcrafted beverages and provide a welcoming café-style experience.

You will deliver guest-focused service, assist with products, maintain clean, organized counters, and support store operations. Prior coffee or retail experience is a plus, flexible schedule required, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Preferred: 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

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Balls Food Stores is seeking an energetic Starbucks Barista for the Starbucks inside Price Chopper to craft handcrafted beverages and provide a welcoming café-style experience.

You will deliver guest-focused service, assist with products, maintain clean, organized counters, and support store operations. Prior coffee or retail experience is a plus, flexible schedule required, including evenings, weekends and holidays.