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 Oakwood, Georgia, our Store# 27463 at Mundy Mill Rd & Thurmond Tanner embodies this mission, offering a fast-paced yet rewarding environment for baristas to shine. As a Barista, you'll be at the heart of Starbucks' culture of connection, growth, and community impact. Starbucks invests heavily in its partners, providing industry-leading benefits and opportunities that set us apart in the retail and coffee industry.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Oakwood, Georgia, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love making a difference through every customer interaction. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into a rewarding career. Baristas craft beverages with precision, engage guests with genuine warmth, and contribute to a store atmosphere that sparks joy. Flexible hours accommodate various lifestyles, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays. This position offers immediate access to comprehensive benefits, professional development, and the chance to grow within a global brand committed to your success.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your daily impact includes:

• Engaging with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs, remembering favorite orders to create personal connections.
• Preparing high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes or customized requests, adjusting for temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Maintaining store standards for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Performing diverse tasks during shifts, from stocking to cleaning, ensuring a seamless operation.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team to deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.

Daily Impact

Every shift is an opportunity to brighten someone's day, whether through a warm smile or a perfectly crafted latte, fostering loyalty and community at our Oakwood location.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to join our team. 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 policies and standards for beverages, food, 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 quick learning, interpersonal skills, teamwork, relationship building, and clear communication. No prior experience is necessary—Starbucks provides all the training you need to succeed.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks partners (that's you!) and their families gain access to unbeatable benefits from day one:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and family expansion reimbursement.
• Time Off: Paid vacation accruing up to 40 hours annually (64 in California), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), and holiday pay.
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Bean Stock equity program, discounted company stock (S.I.P.), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.
• Education: 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 merchandise markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, backup care, DACA reimbursement, and more.

Benefits comply with state laws, including Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and are subject to collective bargaining where applicable. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for full details.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is deeply invested in your growth journey. From barista to leadership roles, developmental experiences pave the way. Many partners advance quickly, leveraging training programs, mentorship, and tuition-free education. The Bean Stock program offers equity ownership, aligning your success with the company's. With tools like the College Achievement Plan, partners pursue degrees without debt, opening doors to management, district roles, and beyond. In Oakwood, GA, this store is a launchpad for long-term careers in the coffee industry.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community where you create moments that matter. Enjoy competitive pay (estimated $32,000-$38,000 yearly in Oakwood, GA), premium benefits like 401(k) match and 100% tuition coverage, and perks such as free coffee markouts and Spotify Premium. As an equal opportunity employer, Starbucks welcomes all qualified applicants, considering criminal histories per local laws and providing accommodations for disabilities. Be part of a brand that's transforming lives, one cup at a time.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No, we hire and train motivated individuals with no prior experience.

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

Q: What benefits start immediately? A: Most benefits, including health insurance and tuition coverage, are available upon hire.

Q: How do I apply? A: Search for Store# 27463 in Oakwood, GA, on our careers site and submit your application today.

Q: Does Starbucks offer career advancement? A: Yes, with robust training, Bean Stock, and tuition-free education for endless opportunities.