Starbucks Baristas- Retail (mornings)

Balls Foods; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Balls Foods is looking for energetic, guest-focused Starbucks Baristas to join our team in Olathe, Kansas. In this role, you will craft high-quality beverages and deliver a welcoming café-style experience for guests.

This position is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in creating quality beverages while ensuring smooth operations. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent work experience, along with flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualified with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Preferred prior experience in coffee, food service, grocery, or retail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare handcrafted coffee, espresso beverages, and food items.
• Provide friendly guest service to create a welcoming experience.
• Engage with guests and make product recommendations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise products to ensure freshness.
• Assist with cleaning, restocking, and prep work as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Coffee preparation

Food safety standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for an energetic, guest-focused Starbucks Baristas (Starbucks located inside Price Chopper) 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 Price Chopper, 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 opportunities
• Remain 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