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 Sacramento, California, our Store# 20760 at Pocket & Greenhaven embodies this mission, offering a vibrant atmosphere for baristas to shine. As a Barista, you'll be at the heart of creating these connections, turning every shift into an opportunity to brighten someone's day with a warm smile or a perfectly remembered order.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks Store# 20760 in Sacramento, California, is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, love engaging with people, and take pride in their craft. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. You'll prepare high-quality beverages and food, handle customer interactions with care, and contribute to a team that prioritizes growth and excellence. Flexible scheduling accommodates early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring you can balance work with life while building a rewarding career.

Why Barista at Starbucks Sacramento?

In Sacramento's bustling Pocket & Greenhaven location, Baristas enjoy a dynamic workplace where every cup sparks joy. From customizing drinks to maintaining store standards, you'll develop skills that last a lifetime in a supportive, inclusive environment committed to equal opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your role is multifaceted, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional customer experiences:

• Engage with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs.
• Prepare food and beverages according to standard recipes, including customizations like temperature adjustments, ingredient quantities, or substitutions.
• Maintain store policies and standards for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Perform diverse tasks during shifts, adapting quickly to the store's rhythm.
• Create meaningful moments with warm smiles, personalized service, and order recall to foster loyalty.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to learn and grow. 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 for quality, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Strong interpersonal skills, quick learning ability, and capacity to follow oral and written instructions.
• Teamwork mindset and relationship-building prowess.

No prior experience is needed—Starbucks invests in your development from day one.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks partners (that's you!) receive industry-leading benefits that support your well-being and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation accruing up to 64 hours annually 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 tools.
• Education Support: 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan management and other opportunities.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, family expansion reimbursement, backup care, and DACA reimbursement. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for full details.

Benefits comply with state laws like California's leave policies and may vary with collective bargaining.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your growth journey. Entry-level Baristas often advance to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond through developmental experiences. Access training programs, mentorship, and internal mobility. With tools like Bean Stock and tuition coverage, build equity and skills for long-term success in retail, hospitality, or management.

Pathways for Sacramento Baristas

In locations like Pocket & Greenhaven, high performers seize promotions amid Sacramento's growing coffee scene, leveraging Starbucks' global network.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community where you're valued as a partner. Enjoy a premium culture emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com. In Sacramento, craft moments that matter while accessing unmatched benefits like free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and 401(k) match. Estimated salary: $34,000-$42,000 USD yearly, based on market rates.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No, we provide training for all new partners.

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

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

Q: How does Starbucks support education? A: 100% upfront tuition for ASU Online bachelor's, plus more.

Q: Is this full-time? A: Flexible, often leading to full-time opportunities.

Apply now for Barista at Starbucks in Sacramento and elevate your career!