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 United States and globally, Starbucks creates warm, welcoming spaces where customers connect over exceptional beverages and food. In Crestwood, Kentucky, our Store# 11796 at HWY 329 & 171 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 providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Crestwood, Kentucky, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love making genuine connections. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. Baristas craft beverages, serve food, handle transactions, and create moments that brighten customers' days—whether through a warm smile, remembering a favorite order, or customizing drinks to perfection. Flexible hours accommodate early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and nights, ensuring work-life balance while contributing to store success.

Why Barista at Starbucks Crestwood?

This position offers immediate impact in a supportive team environment, with opportunities to learn quickly and grow professionally. Enjoy perks like free coffee markouts during shifts and Spotify Premium for partners, enhancing your daily experience.

Key Responsibilities

Baristas at Starbucks Store# 11796 play a vital role in delivering the Starbucks experience. Core duties include:

• Engaging with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs.
• Preparing high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes, including customizations like temperature adjustments, ingredient quantities, or substitutions.
• Maintaining store standards for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Performing diverse tasks per shift, from brewing coffee to restocking and cleaning.
• Building relationships and fostering a welcoming atmosphere that sparks connections.

These responsibilities ensure every shift contributes to operational excellence and customer satisfaction in our Crestwood location.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to join the team. Basic qualifications include:

• Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Adhering to store operating policies and standards.
• Strong ability to learn quickly, follow oral and written instructions, and request clarification when needed.

Required skills encompass interpersonal prowess, teamwork, relationship building, and adaptability in a fast-paced retail food environment. No prior experience is necessary—Starbucks invests in your growth from day one.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks partners (employees) receive industry-leading benefits that support well-being and future success:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation accruing at 0.01961 hours per 40-hour week (up to 40 hours annually, 64 in California), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), paid parental leave, and family expansion reimbursement.
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Bean Stock equity program, discounted company stock (S.I.P.), and incentivized emergency savings.
• Education Support: 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree via Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan management and other opportunities.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and tea markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, backup care, DACA reimbursement, and holiday pay for eight observed holidays.

Benefits comply with state laws like Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and may vary with collective bargaining. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks empowers partners through developmental experiences, from barista to management and beyond. Quick learners advance rapidly, gaining skills in leadership, operations, and customer service. Programs like the Starbucks College Achievement Plan open doors to higher education without debt, while Bean Stock and 401(k) matching build long-term wealth. In Crestwood, KY, you'll join a supportive network fostering professional journeys.

Training and Development

New hires receive hands-on training to master coffee crafting, customer engagement, and store operations, setting the foundation for promotion.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks as a Barista in Crestwood means more than a job—it's a chance to create impact. Enjoy a premium culture valuing growth, inclusivity, and community. With competitive estimated salaries ($32,000-$38,000 yearly based on local rates), unparalleled benefits, and a commitment to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, Starbucks is the ideal place to launch or advance your career. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per applicable laws.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No, we hire and train enthusiastic beginners.

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

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

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

Q: What's the salary range? A: Estimated $32,000-$38,000 USD yearly for full-time in Crestwood, KY, based on market data.

Ready to brew your future? Apply for Barista at Starbucks Crestwood today!