Starbucks Lead Barista

foodcityinternship; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

foodcityinternship in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a motivated Barista to create the Starbucks experience for customers. You will provide prompt service, quality beverages, and maintain a clean environment.

The ideal candidate should be at least 18 years old, possess a High School Diploma, and have a passion for coffee and customer service. Benefits include 401(k) with company match and health plans.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to mix coffee and tea products.
• Experience in food service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and courteous customer service.
• Assist in opening and closing kiosk operations.
• Prepare and stock Starbucks products.
• Process cash register transactions.

Skills

Customer service

Food Service/Coffee knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Create the Starbucks experience for Food City shoppers by providing prompt service, quality beverages and products, and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure efficient and courteous customer service at all times in support of the company mission to “Run the Best Store in Town!”
• Assist store management team in opening and closing the kiosk operations.
• Ensure we are providing quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.
• Act with integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote the culture, values, and the mission of both Food City and Starbucks.
• Take customer orders, ensure orders are completed in a timely manner, and to the customers’ satisfaction.
• Prepare, bag, pour, and stock Starbucks products, rotating items to ensure product quality and safety.
• Maintain a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow associates.
• Engage with customers, offering product information, using suggestive selling techniques, and sampling products.
• Process cash register transactions using POS system.
• Apply problem‑solving skills to effectively address Barista, Customer, and Business problems.
• Challenge team members to deliver store goals and expected results.
• Ensure team members are consistently operating tools and equipment, while following all safety policies and procedures.
• Enforce company food‑safety program and food‑handling procedures.
• Responsible for attending on‑site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Food Service/Coffee experience a plus, but not required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Learn how to mix a wide variety of coffee and tea products.
• Learn the ingredients that go into various products.
• Work with various Starbucks ingredients including various coffees, teas, spices, nuts, flavorings, sauces, and oils.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis.
• Ability to attend on‑site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies.

Benefits of working for Food City

401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit, Company paid Life and Disability Insurance, Medical Plan with wellness benefits, Dental Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Associate Offers, and so much more!