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 Cincinnati, Ohio, our Store# 02575 at Kenwood embodies this mission, offering a vibrant atmosphere for baristas to shine. As an equal opportunity employer, Starbucks commits to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks Store# 02575 in Cincinnati, Ohio, is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic, customer-facing environments. No previous experience is required, making it an ideal entry point into the coffee industry. Baristas craft beverages, prepare 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 building a rewarding career.

What Makes This Role Special?

Every shift offers opportunities to engage with diverse customers, remember favorite orders, and deliver personalized service. You'll work in a supportive team, mastering recipes and store standards while enjoying industry-leading growth and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your daily duties focus on excellence in service and operations:

• Engage with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and meet their needs.
• Prepare high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes, including customizations like temperature adjustments or ingredient substitutions.
• Maintain store policies on quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Perform a variety of tasks per shift, adapting to the fast-paced retail environment.
• Ensure consistent attendance and punctuality to support team success.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to learn and grow:

• No prior experience necessary; ability to learn quickly is key.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with customers and teammates.
• Flexible schedule availability for varied shifts.
• Capacity to follow oral and written instructions, requesting clarification as needed.
• Team-oriented mindset with pride in delivering exceptional work.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered per applicable laws.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks invests in partners with comprehensive benefits starting day one:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and 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 resources and DACA reimbursement.
• Time Off: Paid vacation (up to 40 hours annually), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, 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 may vary with collective bargaining.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks empowers partners through developmental experiences, from barista to management and beyond. Our commitment to growth includes training programs, leadership opportunities, and tuition assistance via the College Achievement Plan. Many partners advance quickly, leveraging skills in customer service, operations, and teamwork for long-term success in the retail and coffee industry.

Pathways to Promotion

Start as a Barista and progress to Shift Supervisor, Assistant Store Manager, or Store Manager roles. Starbucks' culture fosters internal mobility, with tools like Bean Stock rewarding your contributions.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community where you create moments that matter. In Cincinnati's Kenwood store, enjoy a premium work environment, competitive pay (entry-level based on location), and perks like free coffee markouts and Spotify Premium. Be part of a brand that values inclusivity, innovation, and partner success. With realistic salary estimates of $32,000-$42,000 annually for this role in Ohio, plus benefits, it's an unbeatable opportunity.

Starbucks' commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability adds purpose to your work, while our global reach offers future relocation potential.

Role FAQs

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

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, and more from day one.

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

Q: What's the pay range? A: Entry-level based on location; estimated $32,000-$42,000 yearly in Cincinnati, OH.

Ready to brew your future? Apply for the Barista position at Starbucks in Cincinnati today!