About Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company is the premier global coffeehouse chain, renowned for crafting the world's finest coffee and creating meaningful connections one cup at a time. With thousands of stores across the United States and beyond, Starbucks has built a legacy of excellence in the coffee industry. In Mesa, Arizona, our Store# 78578 at Val Vista and University Dr stands as a welcoming community hub where baristas like you bring warmth, passion, and precision to every beverage. As an equal opportunity employer, Starbucks commits to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Role Overview

As a Barista at Starbucks in Mesa, Arizona, you'll be at the heart of our mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit. No previous experience is required, making this an ideal entry-level opportunity for those who thrive in dynamic, people-oriented environments. You'll craft beverages with care, engage customers with genuine smiles, and contribute to a positive store atmosphere. Flexible hours accommodate early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and nights, ensuring you can balance work with life while building a rewarding career in retail and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

Your role as a Barista involves a variety of tasks to keep our store running smoothly and our customers delighted:

• Engage with guests through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs, remembering favorite orders to create personal moments.
• Prepare high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes, including customizations like temperature adjustments, ingredient quantities, or substitutions.
• Maintain adherence to store operating policies, including quality standards for products, secure cash handling, and upholding safety and security protocols.
• Perform diverse tasks during each shift, from stocking to cleaning, ensuring a seamless operation in our fast-paced environment.
• Brighten someone's day with a warm smile, fostering connections that embody Starbucks' welcoming culture.

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, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to meet store standards for quality beverages, food products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Strong ability to learn quickly, follow oral and written instructions, and request clarification when needed.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, relationship building, and thriving in a fast-paced setting. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable laws.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks invests in its partners with industry-leading benefits that support your well-being and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation accruing up to 40 hours annually (64 in California), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), paid parental leave, and holiday pay.
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Bean Stock equity program, discounted company stock (S.I.P.), and incentivized emergency savings tools.
• Education Support: 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, plus student loan management and other opportunities.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and tea markouts during shifts, Spotify Premium subscription, backup care, DACA reimbursement, and family expansion support.

Benefits comply with state laws like Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and may vary with collective bargaining. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your professional development. From barista to shift supervisor, store manager, and beyond, developmental experiences empower your growth journey. Access training programs, mentorship, and pathways to leadership roles. Partners often advance quickly, with opportunities in operations, merchandising, and corporate positions. Our equity programs like Bean Stock give you ownership in the company's success.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a purpose-driven culture that values inclusivity, innovation, and community impact. In Mesa, Arizona, you'll work in a vibrant location, creating moments that matter while enjoying premium benefits like free coffee markouts and Spotify Premium. With no experience required and robust support for growth, this Barista role offers stability, excitement, and a platform to shine in the coffee industry.

Role FAQs

Is experience required for the Barista position?

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

What shifts are available?

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

What benefits do Starbucks Baristas receive?

Health insurance, 401(k) match, 100% ASU tuition coverage, Bean Stock, paid time off, free drinks, and Spotify Premium.

How does Starbucks support career advancement?

Through developmental programs, tuition assistance, and clear paths to management roles.

Is Starbucks an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, we consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics and offer accommodations.