About Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company is the premier global coffeehouse chain, dedicated to 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 Los Angeles, California, our stores embody this mission, blending innovative coffee culture with community spirit. As a Barista at Store# 57613 on Santa Monica Blvd & Purdue, you'll be part of a team that elevates everyday interactions into memorable experiences.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Los Angeles is an entry-level opportunity perfect for those who thrive in dynamic, people-oriented environments. No previous experience is required, making it ideal for career starters or those seeking flexible work. Baristas craft high-quality beverages, serve fresh food, and foster genuine connections with guests. This position offers flexible scheduling, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring you can balance work with life. Join us to brighten days through warm smiles, personalized service, and pride in every cup poured.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your role is multifaceted, contributing to seamless store operations and exceptional customer service. Key responsibilities include:

• Engaging with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs.
• Preparing beverages and food to standard recipes, including customizations like temperature adjustments, ingredient quantities, or substitutions.
• Maintaining store standards for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Performing diverse tasks per shift, from brewing coffee to restocking and cleaning.
• Creating meaningful moments, such as remembering favorite orders or offering a welcoming smile.

These duties ensure our Los Angeles store runs efficiently while delivering the Starbucks experience guests love.

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/or holidays.
• Ability to meet store operating policies and standards, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass quick learning, following oral and written instructions (requesting clarification as needed), strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and relationship building. If you love fast-paced settings and people interaction, you're a great fit—no prior experience necessary.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks invests in partners with industry-leading benefits from day one. Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary options. Paid time off includes 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. Financial perks feature a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, discounted company stock via S.I.P., Starbucks equity through Bean Stock, and incentivized emergency savings tools.

Educational support shines with 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree via Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan management and more. Daily perks include free coffee markouts and Spotify Premium. Additional support covers backup care and DACA reimbursement. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for full details. Starbucks complies with state laws like California's leave policies.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your growth journey, offering developmental experiences that propel careers forward. Start as a Barista and advance to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, or beyond. Our training programs build skills in leadership, operations, and customer service. Partners gain access to mentorship, tuition-free education, and internal mobility opportunities. Many leaders began as Baristas, proving our investment in talent pays off. In Los Angeles, tap into a vibrant network for rapid advancement.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a purpose-driven culture valuing inclusivity, innovation, and community. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per local laws. We provide reasonable accommodations; contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1-888-611-2258 if needed. In Los Angeles, enjoy competitive pay, premium benefits like Bean Stock, 100% ASU tuition coverage, free coffee, Spotify Premium, and 401(k) match while making an impact.

Role FAQs

Is experience required for the Barista role?

No, no previous experience is required. We'll train you to succeed.

What shifts are available?

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

What benefits do Baristas get?

Health insurance, 401(k) match, Bean Stock, 100% tuition coverage for ASU online, paid leave, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and more.

How much vacation time is offered?

Up to 40 hours annually (64 in California) after introductory period, plus sick time.

Is this a full-time position?

Flexible, but opportunities for full-time hours with benefits eligibility.

Ready to craft moments that matter? Apply for the Barista position at Starbucks in Los Angeles today!