About Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company is the premier global coffeehouse chain, renowned for crafting the world's finest coffee one meaningful moment at a time. With thousands of stores across the United States and beyond, Starbucks creates warm, welcoming spaces where customers connect over exceptional beverages and food. In South Holland, Illinois, our Store# 61157 at 162ND & SOUTH PARK AVE 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

As a Barista at Starbucks in South Holland, Illinois, you'll be the heart of the store, creating connections through every cup. No previous experience is required, making this an ideal entry-level opportunity in the coffee industry. Thrive in a dynamic setting where you'll prepare high-quality beverages, serve fresh food, and brighten customers' days with personalized service. Flexible hours accommodate early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and nights, ensuring work-life balance while building your career.

Key Responsibilities

Baristas at Starbucks Store# 61157 play a multifaceted role:

• Engage with customers using clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs, remembering favorite orders for that personal touch.
• Prepare beverages and food to exact standards or customize based on preferences, including adjustments for temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Handle cash transactions securely while upholding store safety and security protocols.
• Perform diverse tasks per shift, from stocking to cleaning, ensuring a pristine and welcoming environment.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality to deliver reliable service every day.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to learn and grow. Basic qualifications include:

• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to meet store standards for quality products, cash handling, and safety, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and work seamlessly as part of a team.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass quick learning, following oral and written instructions (with clarification as needed), and fostering customer connections. Contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com for disability-related assistance.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks invests in its partners with industry-leading benefits from day one:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, plus backup care and DACA reimbursement.
• Time Off: Paid vacation (up to 40 hours annually, accruing from .01961 hours per 40-hour week), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), paid parental leave, and holiday pay.
• Financial Perks: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Bean Stock equity program, discounted company stock (S.I.P.), incentivized emergency savings, and student loan resources.
• Education: 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree via Arizona State University's online program through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
• Everyday Extras: Free coffee and tea markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, and access to financial well-being tools. Benefits comply with state laws like Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and may vary with collective bargaining.

Explore more at starbucksbenefits.com.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your growth journey. Start as a Barista with no experience needed and advance through developmental experiences, training, and leadership opportunities. Many partners progress to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond. Our equity programs like Bean Stock and tuition coverage empower long-term success in the retail and coffee industry.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a chance to create moments that matter. In South Holland, Illinois, enjoy a supportive team, premium benefits, and a culture that values every partner. Competitive estimated salary, free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, and unparalleled growth make this role stand out. Starbucks hires at the entry point of the pay range based on location, with individual decisions considering experience.

Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, receive fair consideration per federal, state, and local laws. Apply now to brew your future at Starbucks Coffee Company!

Role FAQs

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

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

Q: What benefits start immediately? A: Eligible partners access health insurance, tuition coverage, 401(k) match, Bean Stock, free drinks, and Spotify Premium.

Q: How much vacation do I get? A: Up to 40 hours annually after introductory period, plus sick time.

Q: Is this full-time? A: Positions offer full-time opportunities with part-time flexibility.