Beverage Specialist

Position Overview:Beverage Specialist

As a Beverage Specialist, your main responsibility will be to ensure that customers receive top-notch service and impeccably prepared items that embody the essence of the Starbucks brand. Working in a dynamic store setting, you will have the opportunity to hone your skills in the art of food and beverage preparation, collaborate with colleagues, and engage with a diverse clientele on a daily basis.

You are well-suited for a barista role if you display these key characteristics:

• Consider yourself someone who thrives on social interactions and relishes in meeting new people
• Appreciate the benefits of teamwork and value the chance to collaborate effectively
• Understand the strategies involved in producing an excellent customer service experience
• Concentrate on producing work of high quality and take pride in the outcomes you create
• Are you inclined to welcome the opportunity to enhance your understanding through learning
• Are you comfortable with the level of responsibility associated with tasks such as managing cash flow and ensuring the security of the store
• Can maintain composure and stay collected in a dynamic and lively workplace setting
• Keep your workspace clean and structured for optimal productivity
• Being adept at conveying information clearly is beneficial

Qualifications:

• Prior experience is not necessary
• Adhere to a routine schedule of attendance and punctuality, with or without accommodations
• Available for shifts that include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays
• Adhere to store standards and protocols, which involve serving quality drinks and food options, managing cash transactions, and maintaining store safety and security, regardless of accommodations
• Interact with clients in a friendly manner, striving to understand and address their needs through effective communication
• Produce food and drinks using prescribed or customized recipes
• Carry out a variety of responsibilities within the store throughout each work period
• Aptitude for rapid learning and skill development
• Skilled in the interpretation and execution of both oral and written instructions, including the ability to ask for clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Teamwork competence includes effective communication, interpersonal skills, and a willingness to support and rely on team members
• Talent for creating alliances and nurturing partnerships

Benefits:

If you are a Starbucks partner, you and your family members are granted access to:

• Health, dental, and vision protection
• Basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance provides coverage for individuals who are unable to work due to a temporary or permanent impairment
• Paid parental leave
• Family expansion reimbursement
• The accrual of sick time is determined by hours worked and may vary depending on the specific geographical area
• Supplemental salary for those working on one of the eight recognized holidays
• Enrollment in a 401(k) retirement package that features contributions matched by the employer
• The Stock Investment Plan (S.I.P.) offers discounted company shares as a benefit for employees
• Motivated emergency savings programs and financial well-being resources

About Starbucks:

Starbucks Coffee Company upholds a policy of equal opportunity in its recruitment process. Applicants are evaluated without bias based on characteristics like race, religion, or sexual orientation. The focus is on qualifications rather than traits such as age, nationality, or disability. Starbucks values the inclusion of candidates with protected veteran status, ensuring their consideration for employment in compliance with relevant legislation. The company follows legal guidelines regarding applicants with criminal backgrounds.