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 United States and globally, Starbucks creates warm, welcoming spaces where customers connect over exceptional beverages and food. In Ridgewood, New Jersey, our Store# 19502 at Northeast Ridgewood 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# 19502 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, 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, serve food, handle transactions, and create moments that brighten customers' days—whether through a warm smile or remembering a favorite order. This full-time position offers flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, with opportunities for growth through developmental experiences.

Why Barista at Starbucks?

Baristas are the heart of the Starbucks experience, blending passion for coffee with people skills to deliver third-place magic—the unique space between home and work where connections happen.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your daily duties focus on excellence in service and operations:

• Engage with customers using clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs.
• Prepare high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes, including customizations like temperature adjustments or ingredient substitutions.
• Adhere to store policies on quality control, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Perform diverse tasks per shift, from stocking to cleaning, ensuring a seamless operation.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality to support team success.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to learn and grow:

• No prior experience necessary—training provided.
• Available for flexible scheduling, including early shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Ability to learn quickly and follow oral/written instructions, seeking clarification as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented mindset, and relationship-building abilities.
• Commitment to store standards with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per applicable laws. Contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com for disability accommodations.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks invests in partners with industry-leading benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid parental leave, and backup care.
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Bean Stock equity program, discounted company stock (S.I.P.), and incentivized emergency savings.
• Education: 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree via Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan resources and DACA reimbursement.
• Time Off: Paid vacation (up to 40 hours annually, more in CA), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), and holiday pay.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and tea markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, financial well-being tools, and family expansion reimbursement.

Benefits comply with state laws like Colorado's Healthy Families Act and may vary with collective bargaining. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks empowers partners on their growth journey. Start as a Barista and advance to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, or beyond. Developmental experiences, leadership training, and internal mobility programs support your path. Many leaders began as baristas, fueled by Starbucks' commitment to potential.

Entry-Level to Leadership

With performance and dedication, quickly access promotions, tuition-free education, and equity ownership via Bean Stock.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community. In Ridgewood, NJ, contribute to a vibrant store while accessing premium benefits like 401(k) match, 100% ASU tuition coverage, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and Bean Stock. Enjoy a supportive culture valuing diversity, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. New hires typically start at the entry pay range based on location, with compensation reflecting individual factors.

Be part of a brand that's redefined coffee culture, creating moments that matter every shift.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No, we provide comprehensive training.

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

Q: What benefits start immediately? A: Eligible partners access insurance, tuition program, and perks after introductory periods.

Q: How do I apply? A: Submit your application online and prepare to bring your best self.

Q: Does Starbucks offer career advancement? A: Yes, with clear paths from barista to management and beyond.