STARBUCKS/LEAD BARISTA

Fred Meyer; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the food industry as a barista, where you'll provide exceptional customer service and maintain high standards in coffee preparation. Enjoy flexible scheduling and numerous benefits, including healthcare and tuition reimbursement, while growing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a trained and certified barista.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Increasing sales through effective marketing and merchandising.
• Assisting in supervision and direction of department personnel.
• Preparing a variety of customer beverage orders.

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Integrity

Education

Barista Certification

Job description

Ensure service standards are met and surpassed by providing customers with prompt, quality coffee selection, purchase, and preparation. Monitors total department conditions and follows through to maintain standards. Demonstrates the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum requirements:

• Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Able to calmly, courteously, and tactfully handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
• Must be a trained and certified barista.

Desired qualifications:

• Dependability and integrity in past work records.
• Prior food handling experience.
• Supervisory skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Increasing sales through effective marketing and merchandising of products in the department.
• Assisting in supervision and direction of department personnel to ensure quality customer service.
• Delegating job assignments and responsibilities to associates in accordance with duty rosters.
• Ordering and maintaining stock and supplies, monitoring conditions and appearance throughout the department.
• Monitoring code dates and product rotation, removing out-of-date products.
• Holding personnel accountable for their job responsibilities.
• Writing department schedules, coordinating requests, bids, and business needs.
• Assisting customers in selecting and purchasing specialty coffee beverages and whole bean sales.
• Maintaining a clean and appealing customer service area and equipment.
• Demonstrating Customer 1st Behavior when attending to customer needs.
• Preparing a variety of customer beverage orders such as espresso drinks and Coffee of the Day.
• Executing and adhering to all Starbucks programs, policies, and promotions.
• Following store policies and procedures for operational flow at each station.
• Performing cleaning tasks per standards and working as a team.
• Presenting oneself professionally, with clear communication in all interactions.
• Performing equipment maintenance per preventative checklists.
• Following cash handling and register policies.
• Following inventory stocking and recording guidelines.
• Communicating effectively with customers and associates.
• Being prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional.
• Adhering to company policies on dress code, grooming, sanitation, and maintaining a harassment/discrimination-free environment.
• Performing any duties as assigned.
• Managing conflicts reasonably and cooperatively.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking help to resolve issues.
• Supporting interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.