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 Queens, New York, our Store# 11933 at Queens Blvd & Union Tpke embodies this mission, offering a vibrant atmosphere for baristas to shine. As a Barista, you'll be part of a team dedicated to elevating everyday moments into something special through passion, quality, and genuine hospitality.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks Store# 11933 in Queens, NY, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic, customer-facing environments. No prior experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. Baristas craft beverages with precision, engage with diverse customers, and contribute to a positive store vibe. Flexible hours accommodate various lifestyles, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and nights. This position offers immediate impact and long-term growth within a supportive team culture.

Daily Impact as a Barista

Every shift brings opportunities to brighten days with a warm smile, personalized service, or remembering a favorite order. You'll handle fast-paced operations while upholding Starbucks' high standards for quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Baristas at Starbucks Queens Blvd & Union Tpke play a multifaceted role essential to store success. Core duties include:

• Preparing food and beverages according to standard recipes or customizing based on customer requests, such as adjusting temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Engaging with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs, fostering loyalty and connection.
• Maintaining store operating policies and standards, encompassing quality beverage and food production, cash handling, safety, and security measures.
• Performing a variety of tasks during each shift, adapting to the store's demands in a fast-paced setting.
• Ensuring regular and consistent attendance and punctuality to support team reliability.

These responsibilities ensure seamless operations and exceptional customer experiences that define Starbucks.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to learn and grow. Basic qualifications include:

• Availability for flexible hours, potentially including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Compliance with store policies on quality, cash handling, safety, and security.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass:

• Quick learning aptitude.
• Understanding and executing oral and written instructions, with clarification as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration.
• Building meaningful customer relationships.

Starbucks is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Benefits & Perks

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

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, vacation (up to 40 hours annually), sick time, and holiday pay.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, discounted company stock via S.I.P., and Bean Stock equity program.
• 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan resources.
• Incentivized emergency savings, financial well-being tools, backup care, and DACA reimbursement.
• Exclusive perks like free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and access to educational opportunities.

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

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks empowers partners through developmental experiences, promoting from within. Start as a Barista and advance to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, or beyond. Our growth journey includes training, mentorship, and tuition support via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan. Many leaders began as baristas, highlighting our commitment to internal mobility and skill-building in the retail and coffee sectors.

Training and Development

New partners receive hands-on training to master coffee crafting, customer service, and operations, setting the foundation for rapid advancement.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community where you create moments that matter. In Queens, NY, enjoy competitive pay, premium benefits like Bean Stock and 100% tuition coverage, and a culture valuing diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Starbucks considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories per applicable laws. Thrive in a supportive environment with free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and 401(k) match while building a rewarding career in the coffee industry.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No previous experience is needed; we'll train you.

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

Q: What benefits start immediately? A: Eligible partners access health insurance, tuition coverage, 401(k), and perks like free drinks right away.

Q: How do I apply? A: Search for Store# 11933 on Starbucks careers site and submit your application today.

Q: Does Starbucks offer accommodations? A: Yes, contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1-888-611-2258 for assistance.