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 Newport News, Virginia, our Store# 10705 at J. Clyde Morris 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 Store# 10705 in Newport News, Virginia, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love making genuine connections. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. Baristas craft beverages, prepare food, handle transactions, and ensure store standards are met, all while brightening customers' days with personalized service. Flexible hours accommodate early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and nights, supporting work-life balance in a supportive team atmosphere.

Why Barista at Starbucks?

Every shift offers opportunities to engage with diverse customers, learn barista skills quickly, and contribute to a brand synonymous with quality and community. Whether remembering a favorite order or customizing a drink, Baristas create lasting impressions that align with Starbucks' customer obsession.

Key Responsibilities

Baristas at Starbucks Newport News play a multifaceted role essential to store success:

• Engage with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs.
• Prepare high-quality food and beverages following standard recipes or custom modifications like temperature adjustments or ingredient substitutions.
• Maintain adherence to store operating policies, including quality control, cash handling, safety, and security protocols.
• Perform diverse tasks across the store during each shift, adapting to the fast-paced environment.
• Build relationships and work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to 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 providing quality products, cash handling, and safety.
• Strong interpersonal skills, quick learning ability, and capacity to follow oral and written instructions.
• Team-oriented mindset with a passion for building customer relationships.

No prior experience is necessary—Starbucks invests in your development from day one.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks partners (employees) enjoy industry-leading benefits that support well-being and growth:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, basic/supplemental life insurance, short-term/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 via Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan management and other opportunities.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and food markouts, 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 journey. Baristas gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, with pathways to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond. Developmental programs, mentorship, and tuition coverage empower partners to advance. Many start as Baristas and climb corporate ladders, leveraging skills in customer service, operations, and leadership. In Newport News, you'll join a team invested in your success, with opportunities for cross-training and recognition.

Training and Development

From barista basics to advanced coffee knowledge, Starbucks provides world-class training. Partners access financial well-being tools and equity programs like Bean Stock, fostering long-term stability.

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 impact. In Newport News, Virginia, you'll contribute to community connections while enjoying premium benefits like free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and 401(k) matching. Starbucks hires at the entry pay range based on location, with compensation tailored to individual circumstances. Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, receive fair consideration per applicable laws.

Ready to craft moments that matter? Apply today and elevate your career with Starbucks Coffee Company.

Role FAQs

Is experience required for the Barista position?

No, no previous experience is needed. Starbucks provides comprehensive 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, 100% ASU tuition coverage, Bean Stock, paid leave, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and more.

How much does it pay?

Competitive pay based on location; new hires start at the entry range with growth potential.

Is Starbucks an equal opportunity employer?

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