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 Carmel, Indiana, our Store# 08123 at 131st & Hazel Dell Pkwy embodies this mission, offering a fast-paced yet rewarding environment for baristas to shine. As an equal opportunity employer, Starbucks commits to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations for all qualified applicants.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Carmel, Indiana, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love making genuine connections. No previous experience is required, making it an ideal entry point into the coffee industry. Baristas craft beverages, serve food, handle transactions, and create positive customer experiences. Flexible scheduling accommodates early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and nights, ensuring work-life balance while contributing to store success.

What Makes This Role Special?

Every shift offers opportunities to brighten someone's day with a warm smile, personalized order, or perfectly brewed coffee. Baristas are empowered to build relationships, respond to customer needs, and maintain high standards in a supportive team atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

Baristas at Starbucks Carmel store play a vital role in daily operations. Core duties include:

• Engaging with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and meet their needs.
• Preparing high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes, including customizations like temperature adjustments or ingredient substitutions.
• Maintaining store policies on quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Performing diverse tasks per shift, from stocking to cleaning, in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensuring consistent attendance and punctuality to support team reliability.

Customer-Centric Focus

At the heart of the role is creating moments that matter—remembering favorite orders and fostering connections that keep customers returning.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

• Maintaining regular attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Adherence to store operating standards for beverages, food, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Strong ability to learn quickly, follow instructions, and request clarification when needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Key traits include quick learning, interpersonal skills, teamwork, relationship building, and clear communication. No prior experience is necessary—Starbucks invests in your development from day one.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks partners enjoy industry-leading benefits that support well-being and growth:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and voluntary options.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation accruing up to 40 hours annually (64 in CA), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 worked), parental leave, and holiday pay.
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with employer match, Bean Stock equity program, discounted stock (S.I.P.), incentivized emergency savings.
• Education Support: 100% upfront tuition coverage for first-time bachelor's via Arizona State University online, student loan resources, DACA reimbursement.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and tea markouts, Spotify Premium, backup care, and more via starbucksbenefits.com.

Benefits comply with state laws like Colorado's Healthy Families Act and may vary with collective bargaining.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your professional journey. Baristas access developmental experiences, training, and pathways to advancement. Many start as baristas and progress to shift supervisor, assistant manager, or beyond. With tools like financial well-being resources and equity programs like Bean Stock, your growth aligns with company success.

Training and Development

From hands-on barista skills to leadership programs, Starbucks empowers you every step. Enjoy tuition-free education to pursue degrees while working.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community where you craft connections and build a future. In Carmel, Indiana, enjoy competitive pay (entry-level based on location), premium benefits, and a culture valuing diversity. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per applicable laws. Apply now to create meaningful moments at Store# 08123!

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No, we provide full training.

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

Q: What benefits start immediately? A: Many, like insurance eligibility and tuition coverage after introductory period.

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

Q: What's the pay range? A: Competitive, based on location; new hires typically start at entry point.