Starbucks Baristas

Balls Foods; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Balls Foods’ Hen House location is seeking an energetic Starbucks Barista to craft handcrafted beverages and provide a warm, guest-focused café experience.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, stock and maintain cleanliness, and help drive guest satisfaction while following food safety standards at the store inside Hen House, part of Balls Food Stores.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• 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 recipe standards.
• Provide friendly, helpful guest service to create a welcoming coffeehouse experience.
• Engage with guests, answer questions and make product recommendations to drive sales.
• Maintain a clean, organized cafe and work area.
• Follow food safety, sanitation and personal hygiene standards.
• Operate POS systems and related equipment accurately.
• Stock, rotate and merchandise products using FIFO to ensure freshness.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

GED

Equivalent work experience

Job description

We are looking for an energetic, guest-focused Starbucks Baristas (Starbucks located inside Hen House) to join our team. In this role, you'll craft high-quality, handcrafted beverages and deliver a welcoming, café-style experience-serving as a daily touchpoint that builds guest connection, supports sales, and keeps our coffeehouse running smoothly.

At Hen House, we're more than a grocery store-we're a team committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through quality products, strong teamwork, and consistent execution. As part of the Balls Food Stores family, we offer the stability of a locally owned company with deep community roots.

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in creating quality beverages, and thrives on connecting with guests while keeping operations efficient and organized.

Key Responsibilities & Job Duties

• 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 opportunitiesRemain productive and support store readiness at all times
• Other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Required: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Preferred: Previous experience in coffee, food service, grocery, or retail environments