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 Asheville, North Carolina, our Store# 08598 on Charlotte Street embodies this mission, offering a vibrant atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. As a Barista, you'll be at the heart of Starbucks' commitment to quality, community, and partner growth.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks Store# 08598 in Asheville, NC, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic, customer-facing environments. No previous experience is required, making it an ideal entry point into the coffee industry. You'll craft beverages, serve food, and create genuine connections that brighten customers' days. Flexible hours accommodate early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring you can balance work with life while contributing to a high-energy team.

Why Barista at Starbucks Asheville?

In Asheville's thriving retail and food scene, this position offers more than just a job—it's a launchpad for career development with industry-leading support and perks.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your daily impact includes:

• Engaging with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and meet their needs, from favorite orders to customizations.
• Preparing high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes, adjusting for temperature, ingredients, or substitutions as requested.
• Maintaining store standards for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Performing diverse tasks per shift, adapting quickly in a fast-paced setting.
• Building lasting relationships that foster loyalty and community within the store.

Every shift is an opportunity to create moments that matter, whether with a warm smile or personalized service.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

• Maintaining regular, consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Adherence to store operating policies on quality, safety, and security.
• Customer engagement skills, with the ability to understand and respond to needs.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass quick learning, following instructions, strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and relationship building. Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Benefits & Perks

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

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

Benefits comply with state laws, including Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act where applicable, and are subject to collective bargaining.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks empowers partners through developmental experiences, from barista to management and beyond. Many start here and advance to district or regional roles. With tools like the College Achievement Plan and equity programs like Bean Stock, your growth is supported every step. In Asheville, tap into local opportunities while building a national career in the coffee industry.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than employment—it's partnership in a company that values inclusivity, innovation, and impact. In Asheville, NC, contribute to a community hub on Charlotte Street, enjoy competitive pay (typically entry-level based on location), and access perks like free coffee markouts and Spotify Premium. Starbucks hires equitably, considering all qualified applicants regardless of background, and provides accommodations as needed. Brighten days, brew excellence, and build your future with us.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No, we provide training for all new partners.

Q: What shifts are available? A: Flexible, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Q: What benefits start immediately? A: Eligible partners access health insurance, tuition coverage, 401(k) match, Bean Stock, free drinks, and more after introductory periods.

Q: How do I apply? A: Visit our careers site or contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com for support.

Q: What's the salary range? A: Competitive, estimated $32,000-$38,000 yearly based on local market rates, with opportunities for growth.