About Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company is the premier global coffeehouse chain, renowned for crafting the world's finest coffee and creating welcoming third places where communities connect. With thousands of stores across the United States and beyond, Starbucks employs passionate partners dedicated to elevating everyday moments into meaningful experiences. In Johnston, Rhode Island, our Store# 48803 at Johnston Plaza embodies this mission, offering a fast-paced yet supportive 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 Store# 48803 in Johnston, Rhode Island, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love making genuine connections. No prior experience is required, making it an ideal entry point into the coffee industry. Baristas craft beverages with precision, serve food, handle transactions, and ensure store standards are met. Flexible scheduling accommodates early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and nights, allowing you to balance work with life. This full-time position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and pathways for career advancement within one of America's most beloved brands.

Why Barista at Starbucks?

Every shift brings opportunities to brighten someone's day with a warm smile, a perfectly brewed latte, or remembering a customer's favorite order. Starbucks invests in your growth through hands-on training and developmental experiences, setting the stage for long-term success in retail, hospitality, or beyond.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your role is multifaceted, ensuring exceptional service and operational excellence:

• Engage with customers through 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.
• Maintain store policies on quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Perform diverse tasks per shift, from brewing coffee to restocking and cleaning.
• Contribute to a positive team environment by building relationships and collaborating effectively.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to learn and grow. 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.
• Ability to meet store standards for beverages, food, cash handling, and safety.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass quick learning, following instructions, clear communication, and relationship building. No previous experience is necessary—Starbucks provides all the training you need to succeed.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks partners enjoy industry-leading benefits from day one, extending to families:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- 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, more in CA), 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 Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and may vary with collective bargaining.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your professional journey. Baristas often advance to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, or district roles. Developmental programs, leadership training, and internal mobility empower partners to reach their potential. Many start as baristas and climb to executive positions, supported by tuition-free education and equity programs like Bean Stock.

Training and Development

Comprehensive onboarding ensures quick mastery of coffee crafting, customer service, and operations. Ongoing coaching fosters skill enhancement in a supportive culture.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a purpose-driven company that values partners as much as customers. In Johnston, RI, you'll contribute to a vibrant community hub while accessing premium benefits like 401(k) match, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and 100% ASU tuition coverage. Enjoy a premium work environment with competitive estimated salary ($32,000-$42,000 yearly), growth opportunities, and the satisfaction of creating moments that matter. Starbucks' commitment to equal opportunity ensures a fair hiring process, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per local laws.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No, Starbucks hires and trains entry-level baristas.

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

Q: What benefits start immediately? A: Many, including insurance eligibility, tuition program, and perks like free coffee.

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-$42,000 USD yearly, based on location and experience.

Ready to brew your future? Apply for the Barista position at Starbucks in Johnston, Rhode Island today!