Barista - Starbucks Coffee Company in Naperville, Illinois

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 Naperville, Illinois, our store at Washington & Ogden (Store# 11495) embodies this mission, offering a fast-paced yet rewarding environment for baristas to shine. As a barista, you'll be at the heart of creating those sparks of connection through every cup served.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Naperville is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love interacting with people. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. You'll craft beverages, prepare food, handle transactions, and ensure store standards are met. Flexible hours accommodate early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, providing opportunities to fit your lifestyle while building a foundation for long-term growth within Starbucks.

Why Naperville?

Naperville, Illinois, is a vibrant suburb of Chicago known for its family-friendly atmosphere, top-rated schools, and bustling downtown. Our store serves a diverse community of locals and commuters, offering baristas the chance to become familiar faces and build lasting relationships.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your daily tasks are varied and impactful:

• Engage with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs, remembering favorite orders to create personalized moments.
• Prepare high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes or customized requests, including adjustments for temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Maintain store operating policies and standards, including cash handling, food safety, and security measures.
• Perform a range of tasks during each shift, adapting quickly to the fast-paced environment.
• Brighten customers' days with warm smiles and exceptional service, fostering connections that keep them coming back.

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.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 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.
• Capacity to build relationships with customers and colleagues alike.

Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants with disabilities or criminal histories will be considered fairly.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks invests in its partners with industry-leading benefits from day one:

• 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.
• Education Support: 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 access to financial well-being tools.

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

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your growth journey. Baristas receive developmental experiences, training, and pathways to advancement into shift supervisor, assistant manager, and beyond. Many partners start as baristas and progress to leadership roles, leveraging tools like the Starbucks College Achievement Plan for education that fuels career aspirations.

Training and Development

New partners undergo hands-on training to master coffee crafting, customer service, and operations, setting the stage for rapid advancement in the coffee industry.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a purpose-driven company that values connections, inclusivity, and partner success. In Naperville, you'll contribute to a community hub while enjoying premium benefits like Bean Stock, 100% tuition coverage via ASU Online, Spotify Premium, free coffee markouts, and a generous 401(k) match. Experience a supportive culture where your pride in work translates to meaningful impact. Starbucks hires at the entry point of the pay range based on location, with opportunities for growth.

Role FAQs

Is experience required for the Barista role?

No, no previous experience is required. Starbucks provides all necessary training.

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% ASU tuition coverage, paid time off, free drinks, Spotify Premium, and more.

How much does a Barista earn in Naperville?

Estimated $32,000-$38,000 annually, based on market rates; individual pay depends on factors like location and experience.

Is Starbucks an equal opportunity employer?

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

Apply now to become a Starbucks Barista in Naperville and start crafting moments that matter!