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 globe, Starbucks creates warm, welcoming spaces where customers connect over exceptional beverages and food. In Lombard, Illinois, our Store# 10117 at Lombard-North & Grace embodies this mission, offering a vibrant atmosphere for both partners and guests. As a Barista, you'll be at the heart of creating these connections, turning every shift into an opportunity to brighten someone's day with a warm smile or a perfectly remembered order.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Lombard, Illinois, is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, love engaging with people, and take pride in their work. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. You'll craft high-quality beverages, serve delicious food, and foster genuine interactions that make Starbucks more than just a coffee shop—it's a third place between home and work. Flexible scheduling accommodates early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and nights, ensuring you can balance work with life while building a rewarding career.

Store# 10117, Lombard-North & Grace

Located in the heart of Lombard, this bustling Starbucks store serves a diverse community of coffee lovers. Join a supportive team invested in your growth, with developmental experiences and industry-leading benefits from day one.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your role is dynamic and customer-focused. 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 customizing orders with changes like temperature, ingredient quantities, or substitutions.
• Maintaining store standards for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Performing a variety of tasks during each shift to keep operations smooth in a fast-paced setting.
• Creating meaningful moments, such as remembering favorite orders or offering a warm smile to brighten a customer's day.

These duties ensure every guest leaves with an exceptional experience, upholding Starbucks' commitment to excellence.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks passionate individuals ready to join the team. Basic qualifications include:

• Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Meeting store operating policies and standards for beverages, food, cash handling, safety, and security.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass:

• Ability to learn quickly and follow oral and written instructions, requesting clarification when needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Building relationships with customers and colleagues alike.

Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of background, and offers reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks partners enjoy comprehensive benefits that support well-being and growth:

• Health & Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Time Off: 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.
• Financial Wellness: 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.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and tea markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, backup care, DACA reimbursement, and holiday pay.

Benefits comply with state laws and may vary by location or bargaining agreements. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks invests in your journey with developmental experiences, training, and pathways to advancement. Start as a Barista and grow into shift supervisor, assistant store manager, or beyond. Access financial well-being tools, equity programs like Bean Stock, and tuition-free education to build a stable future. Many partners advance quickly, leveraging Starbucks' global network for long-term success.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community where you're valued as a partner. Enjoy a premium work culture emphasizing inclusivity, growth, and meaningful connections. In Lombard, contribute to a store that sparks joy daily, backed by unbeatable benefits like 100% tuition coverage, 401(k) match, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and Bean Stock. Be part of a brand committed to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and positive impact. Apply now to craft moments that matter.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No, we provide training for all new partners.

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.

Q: How does Starbucks support education? A: Through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan with 100% upfront tuition for ASU Online.

Q: Is this a full-time role? A: Scheduling varies, but full-time opportunities are available with corresponding benefits.

Ready to brew your future? Apply for the Barista position at Starbucks in Lombard today!