Barista - Starbucks Coffee Company in Fort Collins, Colorado

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 every cup sparks connection. In Fort Collins, Colorado, our Store# 14944 at COLLEGE & STUART embodies this mission, offering a vibrant community hub for coffee lovers. As a Barista, you'll be at the heart of creating these moments, brightening days with warm smiles, personalized orders, and exceptional service. Starbucks invests in its partners' growth through developmental experiences and industry-leading benefits, fostering a culture of inclusivity and opportunity.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks Store# 14944 in Fort Collins is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment, love engaging with people, and take pride in their craft. No previous experience is required, making it an ideal entry point into the coffee industry. You'll craft beverages, serve food, handle transactions, and build genuine relationships with customers. Flexible hours accommodate early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring you can balance work with life. This position offers a dynamic workplace where every shift brings new opportunities to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your role is multifaceted, ensuring smooth store operations and memorable customer experiences. Key responsibilities include:

• Engaging with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs.
• Preparing food and beverages according to standard recipes or customized orders, including adjustments for temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Maintaining store standards for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Performing a variety of tasks during each shift, from brewing coffee to restocking and cleaning.
• Creating meaningful moments, like remembering favorite orders or offering a warm smile to brighten someone's day.

Daily Impact

Every task contributes to the Starbucks experience, from perfecting lattes to fostering community connections in Fort Collins.

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.
• Ability to meet store operating policies and standards.
• Strong ability to learn quickly, follow instructions, and work collaboratively.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass quick learning, interpersonal skills, team work, relationship building, and clear communication. No prior experience is needed—Starbucks provides training to succeed.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks offers comprehensive benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice. Partners enjoy medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and family expansion reimbursement. Accrue paid vacation starting at 40 hours annually (64 in California) and sick time at 1 hour per 25-30 hours worked. Additional pay for eight observed holidays applies.

Financial perks include a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, discounted company stock via S.I.P., Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Education benefits shine with 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 more.

Exclusive partner perks: free coffee and tea markouts during shifts, complimentary Spotify Premium subscription, backup care, DACA reimbursement, and compliance with state laws like Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for full details.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your professional journey. Start as a Barista and advance through hands-on developmental experiences, leadership training, and internal opportunities. Many partners progress to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond. With tools like Bean Stock equity and tuition coverage, build a long-term career in a supportive environment that values growth.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a global brand that prioritizes people. In Fort Collins, contribute to a local community while accessing premium benefits like free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and 401(k) match. Enjoy a premium, inclusive culture where your contributions matter. Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of background, and offers accommodations for disabilities.

Role FAQs

Is experience required?

No, no previous experience is needed. Starbucks provides comprehensive training.

What shifts are available?

Flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.

What benefits are offered immediately?

Benefits like insurance and tuition coverage are available after an introductory period, with perks like free coffee markouts from day one.

How does pay work?

New partners typically start at the entry point of the range based on location, with individual decisions per candidate.

Can I advance my career?

Yes, Starbucks empowers growth through training, equity programs like Bean Stock, and tuition assistance for ASU Online.

This role at Starbucks Coffee Company in Fort Collins offers a premium opportunity to start your career. Apply now and craft moments that matter!