Barista - Starbucks Coffee Company in Greenville, South Carolina

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 Greenville, South Carolina, our store at Augusta St & Faris Rd 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

As a Barista at Starbucks in Greenville, SC, you'll be the face of our brand, creating connections through every cup served. No previous experience is required, making this an ideal entry-level opportunity in the coffee industry. Thrive in a dynamic retail setting where you'll prepare high-quality beverages, handle food prep, and engage with diverse customers. Flexible hours accommodate early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring work-life balance while building your career.

What Makes This Role Unique?

Every shift offers chances to brighten days with warm smiles, personalized orders, and genuine interactions. Starbucks invests in your growth through developmental experiences, industry-leading benefits, and a supportive team culture focused on excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Baristas at Starbucks Greenville play a vital role in delivering outstanding service and maintaining store standards. Core duties include:

• Engaging with customers to discover needs and respond with clear, pleasant communication.
• Preparing beverages and food to exact recipes, including customizations like temperature adjustments or ingredient substitutions.
• Adhering to operating policies for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Performing diverse tasks per shift, from stocking to cleaning, in a fast-paced environment.
• Building lasting relationships that turn one-time visitors into loyal partners.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to learn and contribute. 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.
• Meeting store standards for beverages, food, cash handling, and safety.
• Strong ability to learn quickly, follow instructions, and work collaboratively.

Required skills encompass quick learning, interpersonal prowess, team-oriented mindset, and relationship-building aptitude. No prior experience needed—Starbucks provides comprehensive training.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks offers unmatched benefits for baristas and their families, starting from day one:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/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 worked), paid parental leave, and holiday pay.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and tea markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, financial well-being tools, and family expansion reimbursement.

Benefits comply with state laws, including Colorado's Healthy Families Act where applicable, and are subject to collective bargaining.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your professional journey. Baristas often advance to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond, with tuition coverage enabling degree pursuit without debt. Developmental programs, mentorship, and internal mobility empower growth in retail, operations, or corporate roles. Many leaders started as baristas, proving limitless potential.

Training and Development

Comprehensive onboarding equips you with coffee expertise, customer service mastery, and operational skills, fostering confidence from shift one.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community where you create impact. In Greenville, SC, enjoy a vibrant location blending Southern hospitality with Starbucks excellence. Competitive estimated salary ($32,000-$38,000 yearly), premium benefits like Bean Stock and 100% ASU tuition coverage, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and 401(k) match set us apart. Be part of a brand valuing inclusivity, sustainability, and employee success. Qualified applicants with criminal histories considered per local laws.

Role FAQs

Is experience required for Barista roles?

No, Starbucks hires entry-level baristas and provides full training.

What shifts are available?

Flexible scheduling includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What benefits start immediately?

Many, including insurance eligibility, tuition program, and partner perks like free drinks.

How do I apply?

Visit our careers site or contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com for disability needs.

What's the salary range?

Estimated $32,000-$38,000 annually based on location and role, with growth opportunities.

Apply today to craft moments that matter at Starbucks Greenville!