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 San Diego, California, our stores embody this mission, offering a fast-paced yet rewarding environment for baristas to shine. As a Barista at Store# 68680, PICKUP - BROADWAY & FRONT, you'll be part of a team dedicated to elevating everyday moments into something special.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in San Diego is an entry-level position perfect for those who thrive in dynamic settings. No previous experience is required, making it ideal for career starters or anyone passionate about coffee and customer service. You'll craft beverages, serve food, and create genuine connections with guests. Flexible scheduling accommodates early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring you can balance work with life. This position offers immediate access to industry-leading benefits and growth opportunities, setting the foundation for a long-term career at Starbucks.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your daily tasks focus on delivering top-tier service and maintaining store excellence:

• Engage with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs, remembering favorite orders to build loyalty.
• Prepare high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes or customized requests, adjusting for temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Handle cash transactions accurately while adhering to store safety, security, and operating policies.
• Perform diverse tasks per shift, from stocking to cleaning, ensuring a spotless and efficient store environment.
• Brighten someone's day with a warm smile, fostering connections that make Starbucks more than just a coffee shop.

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 standards for quality beverages, food products, cash handling, safety, and security.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass quick learning, following oral and written instructions, strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and relationship building. If you love people and fast-paced work, you're a great fit—no barista experience necessary.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks invests in partners with comprehensive benefits from day one:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and backup care.
• Time Off: Paid vacation (up to 64 hours annually in California), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), paid parental leave, and holiday pay.
• 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.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and tea markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, DACA reimbursement, and family expansion support.

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

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your professional journey. Start as a Barista and advance through developmental experiences, training, and leadership programs. Many store managers and executives began in frontline roles. With tools like the Starbucks College Achievement Plan offering 100% tuition coverage for ASU Online, you can pursue a degree without debt. Bean Stock grants equity, while 401(k) matching builds wealth. Free coffee markouts and Spotify Premium add daily joy, fueling your growth in the coffee industry.

Pathways to Promotion

Excel as a Barista to become a Shift Supervisor, Assistant Store Manager, or beyond. Starbucks provides ongoing training in customer service, operations, and leadership, empowering you to climb the ladder.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community. In San Diego's vibrant scene, you'll create moments that matter in a supportive team. Enjoy competitive pay, premium benefits like 100% tuition coverage, Bean Stock, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and 401(k) match. As an equal opportunity employer, Starbucks welcomes all qualified applicants, offering reasonable accommodations and fair consideration for criminal histories per local laws. Be part of a company that values diversity, growth, and connection.

Role FAQs

Is experience required for the Barista role?

No, no previous experience is needed. Starbucks provides training to succeed.

What shifts will I work?

Flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.

What benefits are available immediately?

Eligible partners access health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) match, Bean Stock, 100% ASU tuition coverage, free coffee markouts, and Spotify Premium.

How much vacation time do California partners get?

Up to 64 hours annually after the introductory period, plus sick time.

Is Starbucks an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, we hire without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.