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 Houston, Texas, our stores embody this mission, offering a fast-paced yet rewarding environment for baristas to shine. As a Barista at Store# 17099 on Kirby & Shadow Creek, you'll be part of a team dedicated to elevating everyday moments into something special.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Houston, Texas, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love interacting with people. No prior experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. You'll craft beverages with precision, engage customers with genuine warmth, and contribute to a positive store atmosphere. This position offers flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, allowing you to balance work with life while building valuable skills in customer service and teamwork.

What Makes This Role Unique?

Every shift brings opportunities to brighten someone's day—whether through a warm smile, remembering a favorite order, or customizing a drink just right. Starbucks invests in your growth with developmental experiences, industry-leading benefits, and a culture that values inclusivity and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your daily tasks are varied and impactful:

• Engage with customers using clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs.
• Prepare high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes, including customizations like temperature adjustments or ingredient substitutions.
• Adhere to store operating policies, ensuring excellence in product quality, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Perform multiple tasks per shift, from brewing coffee to maintaining a clean environment.
• Build lasting relationships that turn one-time visitors into loyal partners.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

• Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability for flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Meeting store standards for quality beverages, food products, cash handling, and safety.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass:

• Ability to learn quickly and follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented mindset.
• Capacity to build relationships and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks offers comprehensive benefits that set us apart in the retail and food sector:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and backup care.
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Bean Stock equity program, discounted company stock (S.I.P.), and incentivized emergency savings.
• Education: 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan management and other opportunities. DACA reimbursement available.
• Time Off: Paid vacation accruing up to 40 hours annually (64 in California), 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 and local laws, including Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and are subject to collective bargaining where applicable. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your professional journey. Baristas often advance to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond, with training programs and mentorship fostering rapid development. Our culture empowers you through hands-on experiences, leadership opportunities, and a focus on inclusive growth. Many partners start as baristas and build lifelong careers, benefiting from Bean Stock and tuition programs that open doors to new possibilities.

Pathways to Success

From barista to barista leadership and management roles, Starbucks provides clear progression paths supported by performance feedback and skill-building resources.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a chance to create connections, grow personally and professionally, and enjoy unmatched perks. In Houston's vibrant community, you'll contribute to a store that sparks joy daily. With competitive estimated salaries ($32,000-$42,000 yearly based on market rates), premium benefits like 100% ASU tuition coverage, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and 401(k) match, Starbucks invests in you from day one. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of background.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No previous experience is needed—we train you to succeed.

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

Q: What benefits start immediately? A: Eligible partners access comprehensive benefits after an introductory period, including tuition coverage and 401(k).

Q: How do I apply? A: Search for Store# 17099, Kirby & Shadow Creek in Houston, TX, on our careers site.

Q: Does Starbucks offer accommodations? A: Yes, contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1-888-611-2258 for assistance.