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 Jacinto, California, our Store# 10492 at State & Ramona Expressway 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 in San Jacinto, CA, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love making a difference through every cup served. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. Baristas craft beverages, prepare food, handle transactions, and create genuine connections with guests. Flexible hours accommodate early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring you can balance work with life while building a foundation for long-term growth.

Why Barista at Starbucks?

Every shift offers opportunities to brighten someone's day with a warm smile, a remembered favorite order, or a perfectly customized drink. Starbucks invests in your journey with developmental experiences, industry-leading benefits, and a culture that values teamwork and pride in craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your role is multifaceted, ensuring smooth store operations and exceptional customer service:

• Engage with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs.
• Prepare high-quality food and beverages following standard recipes or customizations like temperature adjustments or ingredient substitutions.
• Maintain store standards for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Perform diverse tasks during shifts, adapting quickly to the fast-paced environment.
• Build relationships and create meaningful moments that keep guests coming back.

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.
• Meeting store operating policies and standards.
• Strong ability to learn quickly, follow instructions, and work collaboratively.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass quick learning, interpersonal skills, team-oriented mindset, and relationship-building prowess. No prior experience is necessary—Starbucks provides the training to succeed.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks offers comprehensive benefits that set us apart in the retail and food sector:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and backup care.
• Time Off: Paid 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 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 through Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan management and DACA reimbursement.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and tea markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, financial well-being tools, and family expansion reimbursement.

Benefits comply with state laws like California's requirements and may vary with collective bargaining. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your professional development. Baristas often advance to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond, with empowered training programs. Access educational opportunities via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, including 100% tuition coverage for ASU Online. Programs like Bean Stock foster long-term ownership, while 401(k) matching supports retirement goals. Many partners start as baristas and build thriving careers in retail leadership, operations, or corporate roles.

Pathways for Success

From barista to barista trainer, the opportunities are endless. Starbucks' culture emphasizes growth, with tools to elevate your skills in customer service, leadership, and coffee expertise.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community where you craft connections and pursue passions. In San Jacinto, enjoy competitive estimated salaries ($32,000-$42,000 yearly), premium benefits like free coffee markouts and Spotify Premium, and a supportive team. We're an equal opportunity employer considering all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories per local laws. Thrive in a space valuing diversity, growth, and every meaningful moment.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? A: No, we hire and train enthusiastic beginners.

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

Q: What benefits start immediately? A: Many, like insurance and tuition coverage, after introductory periods.

Q: How do I apply? A: Submit via our careers site—accommodations available at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.

Q: What's the salary range? A: Estimated $32,000-$42,000 yearly based on location and role.