Beverage Curator

Position Overview:Beverage Curator

In the position of a Starbucks Beverage Curator, you will be essential in curating a unique Starbucks Experience for customers through exceptional service and meticulously prepared products. In a dynamic store environment, you will have the opportunity to refine your culinary and beverage-making skills, collaborate with colleagues, and connect with new individuals regularly.

These attributes are essential for excelling in a position as a Beverage Curator:

• View yourself as a people-oriented individual who thrives in social settings and enjoys the company of others
• Value the opportunity to engage in team projects and appreciate the collaborative process
• Educate yourself on the tactics required to deliver a memorable customer service interaction
• Focus on achieving top-notch results and find pride in the tasks you complete
• Are you open-minded when it comes to acquiring fresh knowledge and experiences
• Do you feel comfortable taking on responsibilities like cash-handling and promoting store safety
• Can stay calm and collected amidst the fast tempo and energy of the work environment
• Uphold a workspace that is both neat and structured at all times
• Having superb communication skills is advantageous

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous experience is not essential
• Maintain a pattern of reliable attendance and punctuality, with or without necessary accommodations
• Capable of working varied schedules that encompass early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays
• Comply with store regulations and criteria, ensuring the delivery of quality beverages and food items, managing cash transactions, and upholding store safety and security measures, even if accommodations are needed
• Understand and attend to customer needs by engaging with them through articulate and congenial communication
• Follow recipes precisely to produce food and drinks as per requirements
• Manage a variety of tasks within the store throughout your scheduled work period
• Capability for quick learning and skill acquisition
• Competence in comprehending and following oral and written instructions, with a proactive approach to requesting clarification as and when required
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Working collectively necessitates the ability to adapt to different working styles and personalities within a team environment
• Ability to forge bonds and cultivate relationships

Benefits and Perks:

Starbucks employees, as well as their dependents, have access to certain advantages:

• Benefits for medical, dental, and vision needs
• Basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance plans are vital tools to protect individuals from the financial implications of a temporary or permanent disability
• Paid parental leave
• Family expansion reimbursement
• Sick leave accrual is contingent upon the number of hours worked and may vary according to the location
• Added remuneration for staff members who are on duty during any of the eight observed holidays
• Inclusion in a 401(k) retirement package where employer contributions are aligned
• Through the Stock Investment Plan (S.I.P.), employees can access discounted shares of the company's stock
• Supported initiatives for incentivized emergency savings and financial wellness tools

About Starbucks:

Starbucks Coffee Company operates on a foundation of fairness and equality in its employment practices. The company does not discriminate based on race, religion, or gender identity during the selection process. Candidates are considered based on their qualifications, with no bias towards factors like age, nationality, or disability status. Starbucks values diversity and inclusion, extending opportunities to candidates with protected veteran status as per legal obligations. The company adheres to regulations concerning applicants with criminal records.

FAQ's:

Q) Does Starbucks hire for beverage craftsmanship roles?

A) Yes, baristas are trained to prepare handcrafted beverages.

Q) Are espresso machines a core part of daily work?

A) Yes, employees regularly operate espresso equipment.

Q) Do Starbucks shifts involve customer name recognition?

A) Personalized service is encouraged at many locations.

Q) Are store roles fast-paced during peak drink hours?

A) Morning and afternoon rush periods are typically busy.

Q) Does Starbucks offer store leadership pathways?

A) Yes, baristas can advance into shift supervisor roles.