About Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company is the premier global coffeehouse chain, renowned for crafting the world's finest coffee one meaningful moment at a time. With thousands of stores across the United States and beyond, Starbucks creates warm, welcoming spaces where customers connect over exceptional beverages and food. In Buena Park, California, our Store# 05520 at Beach & 91 Fwy embodies this mission, serving the local community with passion and precision. As a Barista, you'll be at the heart of Starbucks' culture of connection, growth, and excellence.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Buena Park, California, 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, prepare food, and create genuine moments that brighten customers' days—whether through a warm smile, remembering a favorite order, or customizing drinks to perfection. This position offers flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, in a fast-paced retail setting at Store# 05520.

Why Barista at Starbucks?

Baristas are the face of Starbucks, blending artistry with hospitality. Expect to handle multiple tasks per shift, from brewing coffee to engaging guests, all while upholding the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your daily duties will keep the store running smoothly and customers delighted:

• Prepare high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes, including customizations like temperature adjustments, ingredient quantities, or substitutions.
• Engage with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs, fostering loyalty and positive experiences.
• Maintain store operating policies and standards, including cash handling, food and beverage quality, safety, and security protocols.
• Perform a variety of tasks during each shift, adapting quickly to the store's demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Deliver welcoming service that sparks connections, such as warm smiles and personalized order recollections.

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 accommodation.
• Availability for flexible hours, potentially including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to meet store standards for quality beverages, food products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Strong ability to learn quickly, follow oral and written instructions, and request clarification when needed.

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

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks invests in its partners with industry-leading benefits that support your well-being and future:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation (up to 64 hours annually in California), and sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, discounted company stock via S.I.P., and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
• 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 student loan management and other educational opportunities.
• Free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, incentivized emergency savings, financial well-being tools, backup care, and DACA reimbursement.
• Additional pay for eight observed holidays and compliance with state laws like California's leave benefits.

Visit starbucksbenefits.com for full details. Compensation starts at the entry point based on location, with individual decisions considering candidate circumstances.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your growth journey, offering developmental experiences that propel your career forward. Start as a Barista and advance to shift supervisor, store manager, or beyond. Access training programs, leadership development, and internal mobility opportunities. With benefits like Bean Stock and 100% tuition coverage for ASU Online, you'll build skills and financial security while enjoying free coffee markouts and Spotify Premium as daily perks.

Pathways to Success

Many Starbucks leaders began as Baristas. Our culture empowers you through mentorship, tuition assistance, and 401(k) matching to achieve long-term goals.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a chance to create meaningful moments in Buena Park, CA. Thrive in a supportive team, take pride in premium coffee craftsmanship, and benefit from unmatched perks. We're invested in your success, from day-one benefits to career advancement. Starbucks Coffee Company welcomes all qualified applicants, considering criminal histories per applicable laws, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No previous experience is needed—we provide training.

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

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

Q: How do I apply? A: Submit your application for Store# 05520 in Buena Park today!

Q: Does Starbucks offer accommodations? A: Yes, contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1-888-611-2258 for disability assistance.