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 Meadville, Pennsylvania, our Store# 63580 on Smock Highway 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 Meadville, PA, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love making a difference through personal interactions. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. Baristas craft beverages, serve food, handle transactions, and create connections that brighten customers' days. Flexible hours accommodate early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring you can balance work with life while growing your career.

Why Barista at Starbucks Meadville?

This position offers hands-on experience in a high-volume retail environment, with opportunities to learn barista skills, customer service excellence, and operational standards from day one. Whether remembering a favorite order or customizing a drink, you'll contribute to memorable experiences that define the Starbucks brand.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your role is multifaceted, ensuring smooth store operations and outstanding customer service:

• 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, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Perform diverse tasks per shift, from stocking to cleaning, adapting to the fast-paced environment.
• Build lasting relationships with regulars, fostering loyalty with warm smiles and personalized service.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to join the team without prior experience:

• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Available for flexible scheduling, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to learn quickly and follow oral/written instructions, requesting clarification as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to store standards for food, beverages, and operations.

No Experience? No Problem

Starbucks invests in your growth from the start, providing training to excel as a barista.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks offers industry-leading benefits that support partners holistically:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and backup care.
• Financial Security: 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 via Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan resources 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 tea markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, and access to financial well-being tools.

Benefits comply with state laws, including Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act where applicable, and are subject to collective bargaining.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your professional journey. Baristas often advance to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond through developmental experiences. The company's culture empowers partners with tools for success, from barista training to leadership programs. Many start here and build lifelong careers, leveraging benefits like tuition coverage to pursue degrees while working.

Pathways to Promotion

Excel in customer engagement and operations to unlock opportunities in district management or corporate roles, all while enjoying ongoing support.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks as a Barista in Meadville means more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a purpose-driven company that values people. Create meaningful moments, grow personally and professionally, and access unparalleled benefits like Bean Stock, 100% ASU tuition coverage, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and 401(k) matching. In a supportive team environment, you'll take pride in premium coffee craftsmanship and customer connections. Starbucks offers competitive pay based on location, with new hires typically at the entry range.

Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, receive fair consideration per federal, state, and local laws. Ready to brew your future? Apply now.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No, we provide full training.

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

Q: What benefits start immediately? A: Many, like insurance and tuition coverage, after introductory periods.

Q: How do I apply for accommodations? A: Contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1-888-611-2258.

Q: What's the salary range? A: Estimated $28,000-$36,000 yearly based on local market rates.