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 Antelope, California, our Store# 06755 at Elverta & Walerga embodies this mission, offering a fast-paced yet rewarding environment for baristas to shine. As a barista, you'll be at the heart of creating those special moments that turn ordinary visits into cherished experiences.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Antelope, California, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love interacting with people. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. You'll craft high-quality beverages, serve delicious food, and build genuine connections with customers. Flexible scheduling accommodates early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring you can balance work with life. This position offers immediate access to industry-leading benefits and growth opportunities, positioning you for long-term success at Starbucks.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your daily duties focus on delivering outstanding service and maintaining store excellence:

• Engage with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs, remembering favorite orders to personalize experiences.
• Prepare beverages and food to precise standards or customize based on requests, such as adjusting temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Handle cash transactions accurately while upholding store safety, security, and operating policies.
• Perform diverse tasks per shift, from stocking to cleaning, ensuring a spotless and efficient store environment.
• Brighten customers' days with warm smiles and meaningful interactions, fostering loyalty and community.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to learn and grow. Basic qualifications include:

• Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to meet store standards for quality beverages, food, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Strong ability to learn quickly, follow oral and written instructions, and seek clarification when needed.

Required skills encompass strong interpersonal abilities, teamwork, relationship building, and thriving in a fast-paced retail environment. Starbucks is committed to equal opportunity, considering all qualified applicants regardless of background, and provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks invests in its partners with comprehensive benefits from day one:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and backup care.
• Time Off: Paid vacation (up to 64 hours annually in California), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), paid parental leave, and holiday pay.
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Bean Stock equity program, discounted company stock (S.I.P.), and incentivized emergency savings.
• Education: 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan resources and DACA reimbursement.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and tea markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, financial well-being tools, and family expansion reimbursement.

Benefits comply with state laws like California's paid leave requirements and may vary with collective bargaining.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is dedicated to your professional development. Baristas gain hands-on experience in customer service, operations, and leadership. Developmental programs pave the way for promotions to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond. With tools like the Starbucks College Achievement Plan offering 100% tuition coverage for ASU Online, partners can pursue degrees without debt. The Bean Stock program grants equity, aligning your success with the company's growth. Many start as baristas and advance to district or regional roles, building lasting careers in a supportive culture.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks as a Barista in Antelope means more than a job—it's a chance to impact lives daily. Enjoy a premium work environment with premium pay estimates, unbeatable benefits like free coffee markouts and Spotify Premium, and a 401(k) match that secures your future. Be part of a brand that values inclusivity, innovation, and community. In California, enhanced benefits like extended vacation time make it even better. Whether you're starting your career or seeking flexibility, Starbucks empowers you to create moments that matter while growing personally and professionally.

Role FAQs

Is experience required for the Barista role?

No, no previous experience is needed. Starbucks provides training to succeed.

What shifts will I work?

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

What benefits are available immediately?

Eligible partners access health insurance, tuition coverage, 401(k) match, Bean Stock, free coffee markouts, and Spotify Premium from the start.

How does Starbucks support career growth?

Through developmental experiences, leadership training, and education benefits like 100% ASU tuition coverage.

Is Starbucks an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, we hire without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.