Barista - Starbucks Coffee Company in Allen Park, Michigan

About Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company is the premier coffeehouse chain worldwide, renowned for crafting the world's finest coffee one meaningful moment at a time. With thousands of stores across the globe, Starbucks creates warm, welcoming spaces where customers connect over exceptional beverages and food. In Allen Park, Michigan, our Store# 09435 embodies this mission, offering a fast-paced yet rewarding environment for baristas to shine. As a Barista, you'll be at the heart of Starbucks' culture of connection, quality, and community impact. Starbucks invests heavily in its partners, providing industry-leading benefits and growth opportunities that set us apart in the retail and coffee industry.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Allen Park is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love making a difference through every customer interaction. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into a fulfilling career. You'll craft beverages with precision, engage guests with genuine warmth, and contribute to a store that feels like a neighborhood hub. Flexible scheduling accommodates early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and nights, ensuring you can balance work with life. This full-time position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and endless opportunities to grow within one of America's most beloved brands.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your day-to-day duties focus on delivering outstanding service and maintaining high standards:

• Engage with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs, remembering favorite orders to create personal connections.
• Prepare high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes or customized requests, adjusting for temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Handle cash transactions accurately while upholding store safety, security, and operating policies.
• Perform a variety of tasks per shift, from stocking to cleaning, ensuring the store runs smoothly in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with team members to brighten customers' days and foster a welcoming atmosphere.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to join our team without needing prior experience. Key qualifications include:

• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to learn quickly, follow oral and written instructions, and request clarification when needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented mindset, and the ability to build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring practices and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks partners enjoy unparalleled benefits that support your well-being and future:

• Health and Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary options.
• Time Off: Paid vacation (up to 40 hours annually after introductory period), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), paid parental leave, and holiday pay.
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Bean Stock equity program, discounted company stock (S.I.P.), incentivized emergency savings, and student loan resources.
• Education: 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, plus other educational opportunities and DACA reimbursement.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and merchandise markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, backup care, and access to financial well-being tools.

Benefits comply with state laws, including Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and may vary with collective bargaining agreements. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for full details.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is deeply invested in your professional journey. From day one, you'll access developmental experiences, training, and mentorship to advance quickly. Many Baristas progress to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond. Our tuition coverage empowers you to earn a degree without debt, while Bean Stock and 401(k) matching build long-term wealth. Whether you're starting fresh or pivoting careers, Starbucks provides the tools for success in the coffee industry and retail sector.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks as a Barista in Allen Park means more than a job—it's a chance to create joy, grow personally, and be part of a global brand with local impact. Enjoy premium pay estimates from $32,000 to $42,000 annually (based on market rates for Michigan), flexible full-time hours, and a supportive team. Stand out with perks like free coffee markouts and Spotify Premium, all while contributing to a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Starbucks hires based on merit, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable laws.

Role FAQs

Is experience required for the Barista role?

No, no previous experience is needed. We'll train you to succeed.

What shifts will I work?

Flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.

What benefits are available immediately?

Benefits like insurance and tuition coverage start after an introductory period, with perks like free coffee from day one.

How do I apply?

Search for Store# 09435 in Allen Park, MI, on our careers site and submit your application today.

Does Starbucks offer career advancement?

Yes, with training, tuition assistance, and paths to management roles.