Starbucks Barista - Hennepin

Kowalski; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount

Weekly pay

Vacation and holiday pay

Annual company picnic

Holiday parties

Employee appreciation luncheons

Scholarship opportunities

401k plan

Job summary

Kowalski in Minneapolis is hiring part-time baristas to craft blended coffees and refreshments using Starbucks recipes. You will learn to maintain drink consistency, provide friendly service, and work in a fast-paced team environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and a willingness to handle food in compliance with health codes while supporting exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in preparing coffee and refreshments
• Handling food according to state health codes
• Have an interest in product knowledge to support exceptional customer service
• Teamwork
• Maintain drink consistencies with interest in learning new recipes
• Work in an energetic and face-paced environment
• Must have the ability to be organized and clean
• Ability to be scheduled ~24 hours/week or about 3 - 4 shifts/week
• Must be available: 9 am - 5 pm & 1 pm - 8:30 pm
• Must be available the following days to work: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Opening Shifts: as early as 6 am, 18 - 20 hours/week or 2 - 3 shifts/week, Weekend Availability, 2-out-of-3 weekend days and holiday availability

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Coffee preparation

Food handling

Product knowledge

Organizational skills

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Uptown Market & Wine Shop - Minneapolis, MN 55405Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $16.37 - $20.75 HourlyPlease Note: Pay Range is based on job experience.

Kowalski Companies and Starbucks coffee make a seamless partnership. Both seek to support the mission to instill and protect civic values that create a just and inclusive environment. All the while, aiming to minimize the impact of an environmental footprint.

Kowalski's and Starbucks offer a combined training program that is devoted to supporting, engaging, and investing in the development of our baristas and emerging leaders. Our hands-on training approach thoroughly educates baristas on how to perform their jobs safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to create a meaningful and helpful environment by showing our customers appreciation and kind service. Building right relationships with coworkers through transparent communication and teamwork is a key attribute.

Memorization plays a key role for creating drink consistency and customer retention. Our baristas are making blended coffees and refreshments using Starbucks recipes following a unique creation sequence.

Requirements:

• X1: Mids & Closing Shifts
  • Ability to be scheduled ~24 hours/week or about 3 - 4 shifts/week
  • Must be available:
    • 9 am - 5 pm &
    • 1 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Must be available the following days to work:
    • Monday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
    • Sunday
• X1: Opening Shifts
  • Ability to work as early as 6 am
  • Flexibility to work 18 - 20 hours/week or 2 - 3 shifts/week
  • Weekend Availability is a must
  • Available to be scheduled during booth hours year-round a Must
  • Availability to work 2-out-of-3 weekend days (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) and holiday availability are a Must
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in preparing coffee and refreshments
• Handling food according to state health codes
• Have an interest in product knowledge to support exceptional customer service
• Teamwork
• Maintain drink consistencies with the interest in learning new recipes
• Work in an energetic and face-paced environment
• Must have the ability to be organized and clean

Benefits:

• 20% discount
• Weekly pay
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Annual company picnic
• Holiday parties
• Employee appreciation luncheons
• Scholarship opportunities
• 401k plan

This position is part of the UFCW local union, which provides:

• Guaranteed raises
• Ancillary benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Scholarship opportunities
• And more!