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 Romeoville, Illinois, our Store# 13617 at Weber & Airport 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.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Romeoville, IL, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love making a difference through personal interactions. No previous experience is required—we provide comprehensive training to help you succeed. You'll craft beverages, serve food, handle transactions, and create memorable experiences that brighten customers' days. Flexible scheduling accommodates early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring work-life balance while building your career in the coffee industry.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Engage with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and meet their needs.
• Prepare high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes, including customizations like temperature adjustments or ingredient substitutions.
• Maintain store standards for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Perform diverse tasks per shift, from brewing coffee to restocking and cleaning.
• Build lasting relationships by remembering favorite orders and delivering warm smiles.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to join our team. 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.
• Adherence to store policies on quality, safety, and security.
• Strong ability to learn quickly, follow instructions, and work collaboratively.

Required skills encompass interpersonal prowess, team-oriented mindset, and the capacity to handle fast-paced demands while fostering customer connections.

Benefits & Perks

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

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term/long-term disability.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation accruing 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) with employer match, Bean Stock equity program, discounted company stock (S.I.P.), incentivized emergency savings.
• Education Support: 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.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and merchandise markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, backup care, and more. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for full details.

Benefits comply with state laws like Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and may vary with collective bargaining.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your professional journey. From barista, advance to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond through developmental experiences, training programs, and leadership opportunities. Our culture empowers growth, with tools like the Starbucks College Achievement Plan providing 100% tuition coverage for ASU Online degrees. Partners gain skills in customer service, operations, and management, opening doors in retail, hospitality, and beyond.

Pathways for Success

Many baristas progress rapidly, leveraging interpersonal skills and quick learning to take on more responsibility. With Bean Stock and 401(k) matching, your financial future grows alongside your career.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a global brand that values inclusivity, innovation, and impact. In Romeoville, IL, you'll contribute to a community hub while enjoying premium benefits like free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and equity ownership via Bean Stock. We're an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of background, with accommodations for disabilities. Experience the Starbucks difference: meaningful work, unbeatable perks, and endless growth.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No, we hire and train motivated individuals with no prior experience.

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

Q: What benefits start immediately? A: Eligible partners access health insurance, tuition coverage, 401(k) match, and perks like free coffee from day one after introductory periods.

Q: How do I apply? A: Search for Store# 13617 in Romeoville, IL, on our careers site and submit your application today.

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