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 Ventura, California, our Store# 06595 at Telegraph & Victoria embodies this mission, offering a fast-paced environment where baristas brighten days with smiles, personalized orders, and genuine interactions. As a leader in the coffee industry, Starbucks invests in its partners' growth through developmental experiences, industry-leading benefits, and a culture of inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, providing reasonable accommodations and considering all qualified applicants regardless of background.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks Store# 06595 in Ventura, California, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic retail settings and love engaging with people. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. Baristas craft beverages, prepare food, handle transactions, and create memorable customer experiences. Flexible hours accommodate early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring you can balance work with life. This full-time position offers immediate access to comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement within Starbucks' supportive ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your role is multifaceted, contributing to seamless store operations and customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities include:

• Engaging with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs.
• Preparing high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes or customized specifications, such as adjusting temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Maintaining store standards for quality products, cash handling, safety, and security.
• Performing diverse tasks during each shift, adapting to the fast-paced environment.
• Upholding regular attendance and punctuality to support team success.

Daily Impact

Every shift offers chances to build relationships, remember favorite orders, and spark joy, turning routine visits into meaningful connections.

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.
• Adherence to store operating policies and standards.
• Ability to engage customers effectively.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass quick learning, following oral and written instructions, strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and relationship building. No prior experience is necessary—Starbucks provides training to set you up for success.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks partners enjoy unparalleled benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and family expansion reimbursement. In California, accrue up to 64 hours of paid vacation annually after the introductory period, plus sick time at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. Receive premium pay on eight observed holidays.

Financial perks include a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, discounted company stock via S.I.P., Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Education benefits shine with 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, plus student loan management and other opportunities. Enjoy free coffee markouts, Spotify Premium, backup care, and DACA reimbursement. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for full details, subject to local laws and collective bargaining.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is invested in your journey, offering developmental experiences, training, and pathways to leadership roles like shift supervisor, assistant store manager, and beyond. Many partners advance quickly, leveraging skills gained as a Barista. Access mentorship, tuition assistance, and internal mobility programs to build a long-term career in retail, hospitality, or corporate functions.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community where you take pride in premium coffee craftsmanship while enjoying premium benefits. In Ventura, contribute to a vibrant store culture, grow personally and professionally, and make a difference daily. With competitive estimated salaries ($34,000-$42,000 USD yearly), inclusive hiring practices, and perks like Bean Stock, 401(k) match, 100% ASU tuition coverage, Spotify Premium, and free coffee markouts, Starbucks sets the standard for partner care. Be part of a brand that values you as much as its coffee.

Role FAQs

Is experience required?

No, no previous experience is needed. Starbucks provides comprehensive training.

What shifts are available?

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

What benefits start immediately?

Health insurance, 401(k), tuition coverage, and more are available from day one for eligible partners.

How do I apply?

Search for Barista roles at Starbucks careers site and apply online today.

This role complies with all federal, state, and local laws, including accommodations for disabilities. Contact applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com for support.