Starbucks barista

Mariano's in; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mariano's is seeking a Starbucks Barista to provide exceptional customer service in a dynamic team environment. The barista will be responsible for preparing beverages, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining product quality, all while fostering a welcoming atmosphere. Join us to be part of a community dedicated to serving great food and experiences.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Free counseling through Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Welcoming and appreciating customers by answering inquiries about products.
• Maintaining knowledge of products and providing suggestions.
• Collaborating with team members to achieve store goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages to standard recipes and customer requests.
• Label, stock, and inventory merchandise; report discrepancies to management.
• Follow safety procedures and adhere to food safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Education

Previous comparable experience

Job description

Starbucks Barista (Finance)

Provide exceptional customer service in a safe and clean environment to ensure the customer's return visit. Treat customers and employees in a fair and ethical manner, promoting an inclusive work environment, being a responsible member of the community, and providing the right products at the right time with fair and accurate pricing. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Illinois, Mariano's merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we're proudly serving Mariano's customers in over 40 stores throughout the Chicago Metro area.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Mariano's family!

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or participate in the application or pre-hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the location's management.

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Potential for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum Requirements:

• Excellent customer service skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous comparable experience

Responsibilities include:

• Create an environment where customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold within the department and store.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer inquiries with suggestions.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve store goals.
• Prepare beverages to standard recipes and customer requests, using proper equipment; process transactions following best practices.
• Offer product samples and inform customers about specials.
• Provide fresh, correctly portioned products to customers to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend products to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Use and maintain equipment according to guidelines, and inventory ingredients.
• Check product quality and freshness, review "sell by" dates, and take appropriate actions.
• Properly use kitchen equipment including espresso machines, blenders, scales, and steamers.
• Label, stock, and inventory merchandise; report discrepancies to management.
• Stay updated on promotions and advertisements.
• Follow safety procedures, report unsafe conditions, and adhere to food safety regulations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and report equipment issues.
• Report accidents, safety risks, and illegal activities.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment, manage conflicts, act with integrity, follow directions, and support diverse customer needs.