Barista - Starbucks Coffee Company in Jackson Heights, NY

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 Jackson Heights, NY, our store at 82nd St & Roosevelt Ave embodies this mission, serving diverse communities with passion and precision. As a Barista, you'll be at the heart of Starbucks' culture of connection, growth, and excellence.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks Store# 49195 in Jackson Heights, NY, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic, customer-facing environments. No prior experience is required, making it an ideal entry point into the coffee industry. You'll craft beverages, prepare food, and create genuine moments that brighten customers' days. Expect a fast-paced setting where flexibility is key, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays. This full-time position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and pathways for career advancement within Starbucks.

Key Responsibilities

As a Starbucks Barista, your daily duties focus on delivering outstanding service and maintaining high standards:

• Engage with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs, including remembering favorite orders.
• Prepare high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes or customized requests, adjusting for temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Handle cash transactions accurately while adhering to store safety, security, and operating policies.
• Perform a variety of tasks during each shift, from stocking to cleaning, ensuring a welcoming store environment.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality to support team operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance and meet store standards, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Quick learning aptitude to master recipes, procedures, and customer service best practices.
• Capacity to follow oral and written instructions, requesting clarification as needed.

Starbucks is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks invests in its partners with industry-leading benefits from day one:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term 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 management and DACA reimbursement.
• Time Off: Paid vacation (up to 40 hours annually), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), paid parental leave, and holiday pay.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and merchandise markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, and access to financial well-being tools.

Benefits comply with state laws, including New York's requirements, and are detailed at starbucksbenefits.com.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is dedicated to your professional development. Baristas gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, with opportunities to advance to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond. Through developmental programs, mentorship, and tuition assistance, partners build skills for long-term success. Many start as Baristas and progress to leadership roles, leveraging Starbucks' global network for career mobility.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a purpose-driven company that values inclusivity, innovation, and community. In Jackson Heights, NY, you'll serve a vibrant neighborhood while enjoying premium benefits like Bean Stock, 100% ASU tuition coverage, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and 401(k) matching. Starbucks fosters a culture where every partner matters, offering stability, growth, and moments of connection every day.

Role FAQs

Is experience required for the Barista role?

No, no previous experience is needed. Starbucks provides training to succeed.

What shifts will I work?

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

What benefits are available immediately?

Eligible partners access health insurance, 401(k), tuition coverage, and perks like free coffee from day one, subject to introductory periods.

How does Starbucks support career growth?

Through developmental experiences, tuition reimbursement, and clear paths to management roles.

Is Starbucks an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, we hire without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Apply today to craft meaningful moments at Starbucks in Jackson Heights, NY!