Starbucks Barista

Albertsons Companies; California; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages (weekly pay)

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Training and career development

Health benefits for eligible employees

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a friendly Barista who crafts coffee, espresso drinks and teas to deliver a consistent, positive customer experience using established recipes and service standards. You will keep the work area clean and organized, restock supplies, operate equipment safely, greet customers, take orders, and collaborate with teammates to maintain smooth workflows, even during busy periods.

We offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, weekly pay, associate discounts, training,

Qualifications

• Customer service skills with friendly, timely service.
• Beverage preparation knowledge for coffee, espresso drinks, teas.
• Attention to detail to follow recipes and procedures.
• Organization and time management to handle multiple orders.
• Food safety awareness and sanitation practices.
• Team collaboration to drive daily operations.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical ability to operate espresso machines and grinders.
• Physical capability to stand and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take orders, ensuring a positive experience.
• Prepare quality beverages per recipes and procedures.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and restock supplies.
• Collaborate with team to keep workflow smooth during busy periods.
• Operate espresso machines, grinders and other equipment safely.
• Assist with opening/closing duties and maintaining presentation.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Beverage Preparation Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Organization & Time Management

Food Safety Awareness

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Technical & Equipment Use

Physical Capability

Job description

Click here to see - A Day in The Life-Starbucks Barista

A Day In The Life

As a Barista, each day brings a variety of tasks centered on preparing quality beverages and creating a positive customer experience. You’re the perfect blend of efficiency and friendliness—crafting coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items using established recipes and procedures while maintaining consistency and presentation. From the first cup to the last, your focus helps keep quality steady throughout the day.

A perk of the role is staying active and engaged. You’ll organize and maintain a clean, safe work area, restock supplies, and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for continuous use. You’ll collaborate with team members to keep workflow moving smoothly, especially during busy periods when timing and coordination matter most.

Customer interaction is a key part of the role; you’ll greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and help make each visit a positive experience. Whether it’s a regular stopping by or a new customer exploring the menu, your consistency, attention to detail, and approachable service help create an environment customers want to return to.

What You Bring To The Table

• Customer Service Skills: Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful service while following up on customer requests and questions
• Beverage Preparation Knowledge: Familiarity with preparing coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related products using established methods
• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow recipes and procedures accurately to maintain quality and consistency
• Organization & Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and maintain a clean and orderly workspace
• Food Safety Awareness: Familiarity with safe food and beverage handling, sanitation practices, and safety guidelines
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work independently and with others to drive daily operations
• Adaptability: Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment with changing service demands
• Technical & Equipment Use: Ability to safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment following established guidelines
• Physical Capability: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move items of varying weight up to 50lbs, and work in varying temperature environments

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Prior food service or customer service experience preferred
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Why You Will Choose Us

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.