Barista - Starbucks Coffee Company in Reston, Virginia

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 Reston, Virginia, our Store# 00710 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, quality, and community impact. Starbucks invests heavily in partner growth, providing industry-leading benefits and developmental opportunities that set us apart in the retail and coffee industry.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Reston, Virginia, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love making a difference through personal interactions. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into a fulfilling career. You'll craft beverages, serve food, handle transactions, and create genuine connections with guests. Flexible scheduling accommodates early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and nights, ensuring work-life balance while contributing to store success. This position emphasizes pride in workmanship, customer engagement, and teamwork in a supportive atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your daily contributions drive the Starbucks experience:

• Engage with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs, fostering loyalty and memorable moments.
• Prepare high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes or customized requests, including adjustments for temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Maintain store standards for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security, upholding Starbucks' commitment to excellence.
• Perform diverse tasks per shift, from stocking to cleaning, adapting quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Build relationships with guests and team members, remembering favorite orders and brightening days with warm smiles.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to join our Reston 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 comprehensive training to set you up for success.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks offers unmatched benefits for partners and their families, starting 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 at 0.01961 hours per 40-hour week (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 via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, 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 Healthy Families and Workplaces Act provisions, and are subject to collective bargaining where applicable. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for full details.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your professional journey. Baristas often advance to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond, with empowered developmental experiences. Our culture supports internal mobility, leadership training, and skill-building. Many partners leverage the College Achievement Plan to earn degrees while working, opening doors to corporate roles. In Reston, you'll gain hands-on experience in customer service, operations, and team leadership, positioning you for long-term success in the coffee industry or retail sector.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks as a Barista in Reston means more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a global brand that values people, communities, and sustainability. Enjoy competitive pay at the entry point for the role based on location, with opportunities for raises through performance. We're an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities—contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1-888-611-2258.

Experience the pride of crafting moments that matter, backed by premium benefits like Bean Stock, 100% tuition coverage, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and 401(k) match. Apply today and elevate your career with Starbucks Coffee Company.

Role FAQs

Is experience required for the Barista role?

No, no previous experience is required. Starbucks provides training for all new partners.

What shifts will I work?

Flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, based on store needs.

What benefits are available immediately?

Many benefits, including health insurance and tuition coverage, start right away after any introductory period.

How does Starbucks support education?

Through the College Achievement Plan, get 100% upfront tuition for an ASU online bachelor's degree.

Is this a full-time position?

Scheduling varies, but opportunities for full-time hours are available based on availability and store needs.