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 South Charleston, West Virginia, our Store# 80854 at Park Place 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 South Charleston, WV, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love making genuine connections. No previous experience is required, making it an ideal entry point into the coffee industry. Baristas craft beverages, serve food, handle transactions, and create moments that brighten customers' days—whether through a warm smile or remembering a favorite order. This position demands flexibility, with shifts potentially including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.

Store# 80854, South Charleston, Park Place

Located in the heart of South Charleston, West Virginia, this Starbucks store serves the local community with premium coffee and hospitality. Join a team invested in your growth, offering developmental experiences and industry-leading benefits from day one.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your role is multifaceted, ensuring every customer leaves with a positive experience:

• Engage with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs.
• Prepare high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes or customized orders, including adjustments for temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Maintain store standards for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Perform diverse tasks during shifts, adapting to the fast-paced environment.
• Build lasting relationships with regulars, fostering loyalty and community.

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.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to learn quickly and follow oral/written instructions, requesting clarification as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration.
• Capacity to build relationships and work effectively in a group.

No prior experience is necessary—Starbucks provides comprehensive training to set you up for success.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks partners (employees) enjoy unparalleled benefits, extending to families:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, basic/supplemental life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid parental leave, and backup care.
• Time Off: Paid vacation accruing up to 40 hours annually (more in select states), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), and holiday pay.
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Bean Stock equity program, discounted company stock (S.I.P.), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.
• Education: 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management, and more.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and tea markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, family expansion reimbursement, and DACA support. Benefits comply with state laws like Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Visit starbucksbenefits.com for full details. Compensation starts at the entry range based on location, with individual adjustments per candidate.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks invests in your journey with developmental experiences, training, and opportunities to advance. Many baristas progress to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond. Leverage benefits like tuition coverage to pursue degrees while working, building a long-term career in retail hospitality.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a chance to create impact. In South Charleston, WV, you'll contribute to a welcoming community hub, enjoy premium benefits like Bean Stock, 100% ASU tuition coverage, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and 401(k) match, all while growing personally and professionally. Starbucks values every partner, offering equal opportunity regardless of background, and supports criminal history considerations per local laws.

Role FAQs

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

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

Q: What benefits start immediately? A: Eligible partners access comprehensive benefits after an introductory period.

Q: How do I apply? A: Search for Store# 80854 in South Charleston, WV, on Starbucks careers site.

Q: Does Starbucks offer accommodations? A: Yes, contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1-888-611-2258.