Barista - Starbucks Coffee Company in Riverside, California

About Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company is the world's leading coffeehouse chain, renowned for crafting the finest coffee and creating meaningful connections one cup at a time. With thousands of stores across the globe, Starbucks has built a legacy of excellence, innovation, and community. In Riverside, California, our Store# 10889 at 3RD & MARKET embodies this spirit, offering a warm, welcoming space where baristas like you turn every shift into an opportunity to brighten someone's day. Whether through a genuine smile, remembering a favorite order, or perfecting a latte, Starbucks partners make moments that matter. As a barista, you'll join a premium brand committed to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and partner growth.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Riverside, CA, is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. You'll craft high-quality beverages, serve delicious food, and create personalized customer experiences. Flexible scheduling accommodates early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring you can balance work with life. This full-time position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and pathways for career advancement within one of America's most beloved companies.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your role is multifaceted, blending customer service, food and beverage preparation, and store operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Engaging with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs.
• Preparing beverages and food to exact standards or customizing orders with changes like temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Maintaining store policies on quality, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Performing diverse tasks per shift, from brewing coffee to restocking and cleaning.
• Building relationships and fostering a welcoming atmosphere that sparks connections.

Every interaction is a chance to deliver the 'third place' experience Starbucks is famous for—beyond home and work.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

• Maintaining regular attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to meet store standards for quality beverages, food, cash handling, and safety.
• Strong interpersonal skills, quick learning ability, and teamwork mindset.
• Capacity to follow oral and written instructions, requesting clarification as needed.

No prior experience is necessary—Starbucks invests in your training to ensure success from day one.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks offers industry-leading benefits that support your well-being, finances, and growth:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid parental leave, and sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked).
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Bean Stock equity program, incentivized emergency savings, and stock purchase discounts via S.I.P.
• Education: 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan resources and DACA reimbursement.
• Time Off: Paid vacation accruing up to 64 hours annually in California, plus holiday pay.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and tea markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, backup care, and family expansion reimbursement.

Visit starbucksbenefits.com for full details. Benefits comply with state laws like California's paid leave requirements.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is invested in your journey. Baristas often advance to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond. Developmental experiences, leadership training, and internal mobility programs empower you to grow. Many partners start as baristas and rise through the ranks, gaining skills in operations, customer service, and management. With tools like financial well-being resources and equity programs like Bean Stock, your future is bright.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community. In Riverside, you'll work in a vibrant location, connecting with diverse customers while enjoying premium benefits like free coffee markouts and Spotify Premium. Starbucks values inclusivity as an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of background. We provide reasonable accommodations and embrace second chances per local laws. Be part of a brand that prioritizes people, planet, and profit.

Role FAQs

Is experience required?

No, Starbucks trains all new baristas.

What shifts are available?

Flexible, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What benefits start immediately?

Many, like insurance and tuition coverage, after introductory period.

How much vacation do I get?

Up to 64 hours annually in California, plus sick time.

Is this full-time?

Yes, with opportunities for growth.

Ready to craft moments that matter? Apply for the Barista role at Starbucks in Riverside today!