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. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to inspiring and nurturing the human spirit, one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time. As a Barista at our Christiana Mall location in Newark, Delaware, you'll be part of a team that transforms everyday moments into extraordinary experiences.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks Store# 29984 in Newark, Delaware, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic, customer-facing environments. No prior experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the retail and food service sector. Baristas are the face of Starbucks, responsible for brewing high-quality beverages, preparing food items, and delivering warm, personalized service that keeps customers coming back. This full-time position offers flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, allowing you to balance work with your lifestyle while contributing to a welcoming store atmosphere.

Why This Role Stands Out

In a fast-paced retail setting like Christiana Mall, Baristas create sparks of connection through genuine interactions, such as remembering a customer's favorite order or offering a warm smile during a busy shift. This position is more than just making coffee—it's about building relationships and taking pride in every detail.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your daily duties will keep the store running smoothly and delight customers consistently. Key responsibilities include:

• Engaging with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs.
• Preparing beverages and food to exact standards or customizing orders with adjustments like temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Maintaining store policies on quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Performing a variety of tasks per shift, from restocking to cleaning, ensuring operational excellence.
• Brightening customers' days with welcoming service and memorable interactions.

These tasks demand adaptability and a passion for people, aligning perfectly with Starbucks' customer-obsessed 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 operating standards for beverages, food, cash handling, safety, and security.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass quick learning, following oral and written instructions, strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, relationship building, and thriving in a fast-paced environment. No previous experience is necessary—Starbucks invests in your development from day one.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks offers industry-leading benefits that support your well-being and future. As a partner, you and your family gain access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and family expansion reimbursement. Enjoy paid vacation accruing up to 40 hours annually (64 in California), sick time, and premium pay on eight observed holidays.

Financial perks include a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, discounted company stock via S.I.P., Starbucks equity through Bean Stock, incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Education benefits shine with 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan management and more. Daily perks like free coffee markouts and Spotify Premium add joy to your shifts. Additional support includes backup care and DACA reimbursement. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for full details.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is deeply invested in your growth journey. From developmental experiences to tuition-free education via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, we empower partners to advance. Many Baristas progress to shift supervisor, store manager, and beyond, with opportunities in operations, merchandising, and corporate roles. Our culture fosters learning, leadership, and long-term success 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 committed to ethical sourcing, community impact, and employee thriving. In Newark, Delaware, at Christiana Mall, you'll work in a vibrant retail hub, serving diverse customers while enjoying premium benefits like Bean Stock, 100% ASU tuition coverage, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and 401(k) match. Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and providing reasonable accommodations.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No, no previous experience is needed—we train you!

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

Q: What benefits start immediately? A: Benefits like insurance and tuition coverage are available after an introductory period.

Q: How do I apply? A: Search for Store# 29984 in Newark, DE, on our careers site.

Q: Does Starbucks support career advancement? A: Yes, with training, tuition assistance, and clear paths to leadership roles.