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 Lincoln, Rhode Island, our Store# 09925 at Lincoln Mall PAD 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

The Barista role at Starbucks in Lincoln, Rhode Island, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love making genuine connections. No previous experience is required, making it an ideal entry point into the coffee industry. Baristas craft beverages, serve food, handle transactions, and create moments that brighten customers' days through warm smiles and personalized service. This position demands flexibility, with shifts potentially including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays. Join a team invested in your growth, backed by industry-leading benefits and developmental opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your daily duties focus on delivering excellence in customer service and store operations. 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, adjusting for temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Maintaining store standards for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Performing a variety of tasks during each shift to support seamless operations.
• Upholding regular attendance and punctuality to ensure consistent service.

Customer Engagement

Baristas are the face of Starbucks, building relationships by remembering favorite orders and sparking connections over every cup.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to learn and grow. Basic qualifications include availability for flexible hours, commitment to attendance, and adherence to operating policies. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass:

• Ability to learn quickly and follow oral/written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration.
• Capacity to build lasting customer relationships.
• Comfort in a fast-paced retail environment.

No prior experience is needed—Starbucks provides comprehensive training to set you up for success.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks offers unmatched benefits that support partners' well-being and future. As a Barista, you and your family gain access to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and voluntary options.
• Paid vacation (up to 40 hours annually after introductory period), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), paid parental leave, and family expansion reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Bean Stock equity program, discounted company stock (S.I.P.), and financial well-being tools like incentivized emergency savings.
• 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan management and other educational resources.
• Exclusive perks including free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, backup care, and DACA reimbursement.

Benefits comply with state laws, such as Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and may vary with collective bargaining.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks invests deeply in partner development. Start as a Barista and advance through hands-on experiences, leadership training, and promotional opportunities. Many store managers began as baristas, with paths to district roles and beyond. Leverage tuition coverage for ASU Online to earn a degree while working, fueling long-term career aspirations in retail, hospitality, or corporate Starbucks positions.

Training and Development

From day one, receive expert training on coffee craftsmanship, customer service, and operations, empowering you to excel and grow.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a purpose-driven culture that values every partner. In Lincoln, Rhode Island, enjoy competitive pay at the entry range based on location, with individual adjustments per candidate. Experience the pride of crafting premium coffee, fostering community, and accessing life-changing benefits like Bean Stock, 401(k) match, 100% tuition coverage, Spotify Premium, and free coffee markouts. Starbucks' commitment to equality ensures consideration for all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories per local laws. Brighten days, build skills, and brew your future with Starbucks.

Role FAQs

Is experience required for the Barista role?

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

What shifts will I work?

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

What benefits are available immediately?

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

How does pay work?

New partners typically start at the entry range for the role, based on location and circumstances.

Can I advance at Starbucks?

Absolutely—many leaders started as baristas, with robust growth programs.