Starbucks Barista

Safeway; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. is seeking a Barista for Safeway in Spokane to prepare beverages and deliver a welcoming customer experience. You will follow recipes, maintain cleanliness, restock supplies, and collaborate with team members to handle peak hours.

Applicants should have 16+ years of age with availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; prior food or customer service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced customer service or food service.
• Ability to follow recipes and safety guidelines.
• Customer-focused and reliable team player.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, take orders, and prepare beverages per recipes.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and restock supplies.
• Assist teammates during busy periods to keep service smooth.
• Operate espresso machines, grinders and related equipment safely.

Skills

Customer Service

Beverage Preparation

Attention to Detail

Organization

Time Management

Food Safety

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Equipment Use

Tools

Espresso Machines

Grinders

Job description

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 preferredfalse
• 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.