About Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company is the premier global coffeehouse chain, renowned for crafting the world's finest coffee one meaningful moment at a time. With thousands of stores across the United States and beyond, Starbucks creates warm, welcoming spaces where customers connect over exceptional beverages and food. In Riverside, California, our Wood & Van Buren location 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# 06864 in Riverside, California, 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 ideal entry point into the coffee industry. Baristas craft beverages, serve food, handle transactions, and foster connections that brighten customers' days. Flexible scheduling accommodates early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring work-life balance while delivering top-tier service.

Why Barista at Starbucks Riverside?

In Riverside's vibrant community, this position offers more than just coffee service—it's about building relationships and growing personally. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and pathways to advancement in a supportive team atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

Baristas at Starbucks are the heart of the store, handling diverse tasks with enthusiasm and precision. Responsibilities include:

• Engaging customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and meet their needs.
• Preparing high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes, including customizations like temperature adjustments or ingredient substitutions.
• Maintaining store standards for quality, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Performing multiple roles per shift, from brewing coffee to restocking and cleaning.
• Creating memorable moments with warm smiles and personalized service, like remembering favorite orders.

These duties ensure every shift contributes to an exceptional customer experience in our Riverside location.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

• Maintaining regular attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Adherence to store policies on quality beverages, food products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Strong ability to learn quickly, follow instructions, and request clarification when needed.

Required skills encompass interpersonal excellence, teamwork, relationship building, and thriving in fast-paced environments. No prior experience is necessary—Starbucks invests in your development from day one.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks partners (employees) receive industry-leading benefits that support well-being and future success:

• Health & Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, basic/supplemental life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and voluntary options.
• Time Off: Paid vacation (up to 64 hours annually in California), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, 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: 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree via Arizona State University's online program, 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 like California's leave policies and may vary with collective bargaining. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your growth journey. Baristas receive developmental experiences, training, and opportunities to advance into shift supervisor, assistant manager, or beyond. Many partners start as baristas and build thriving careers, supported by tuition coverage for degrees and equity programs like Bean Stock. In Riverside, join a team invested in your success.

Training and Development

From hands-on barista training to leadership programs, Starbucks empowers you to excel. Access online resources and mentorship for continuous improvement.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks as a Barista in Riverside means more than a job—it's a chance to create connections, enjoy premium benefits, and grow in a premium brand. With free coffee markouts to fuel your shifts, Spotify Premium for downtime, and robust perks like 401(k) match and full tuition coverage, Starbucks prioritizes partners. Be part of a company that values diversity, offers fair consideration for all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories per local laws, and fosters an inclusive culture. Apply now to brighten days at Store# 06864, Wood & Van Buren.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No, we welcome beginners and provide full training.

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

Q: What benefits start immediately? A: Many, like insurance eligibility and tuition program access after introductory period.

Q: How do I apply? A: Submit via our careers site or contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com for assistance.

Q: What's the salary range? A: Competitive, estimated $34,000-$42,000 yearly based on location and role.