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 Walnut, California, our Store# 17655 at Valley & Lemon embodies this mission, offering a fast-paced yet rewarding environment for baristas to shine. As a barista, you'll be at the heart of creating those sparks of connection through every cup served.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Walnut, CA, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love people. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. You'll craft beverages, prepare food, handle transactions, and ensure store standards are met. Flexible scheduling accommodates early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, allowing you to balance work with life. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and pathways for growth within one of America's most beloved brands.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your daily impact includes:

• Engaging with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs, remembering favorite orders to build loyalty.
• Preparing high-quality food and beverages according to standard recipes or customizations, such as adjusting temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Maintaining store policies on quality, cash handling, safety, and security to ensure a seamless operation.
• Performing diverse tasks per shift, from stocking to cleaning, in a fast-paced team environment.
• Delivering warm smiles and service that brightens customers' days, fostering meaningful connections.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals with:

• 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 learn quickly and follow oral/written instructions, requesting clarification as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team collaboration, and relationship-building abilities.
• No prior experience required – Starbucks invests in your growth through training and development.

Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Basic Qualifications

Meet store operating standards, engage customers effectively, and handle multiple tasks fluidly.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks partners enjoy industry-leading benefits from day one:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and backup care.
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Bean Stock equity program, incentivized emergency savings, and stock discount via S.I.P.
• Education: 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program, plus student loan resources and DACA reimbursement.
• 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.
• 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 paid sick leave. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is invested in your journey. Start as a barista and advance to shift supervisor, assistant store manager, or beyond. Developmental experiences, leadership training, and internal mobility programs empower your success. Many partners leverage the Starbucks College Achievement Plan to earn degrees while working, opening doors to corporate roles. With a focus on inclusive growth, your potential is limitless.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job – it's a community. In Walnut, CA, you'll work in a vibrant store, crafting moments that matter. Enjoy premium pay, unparalleled benefits like Bean Stock and 100% tuition coverage, free coffee markouts, and Spotify Premium. Be part of a company prioritizing partner well-being, sustainability, and customer joy. Starbucks values diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering fair consideration to all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories per local laws.

Role FAQs

Is experience required for the Barista role?

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 do Baristas get?

Full benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) match, Bean Stock, 100% ASU tuition coverage, paid time off, free drinks, and Spotify Premium.

How much does a Barista earn in Walnut, CA?

Estimated $34,000-$42,000 annually, based on market rates; individual pay varies by location and experience.

Is Starbucks hiring now in Walnut?

Yes! Apply for Store# 17655 at Valley & Lemon today.

Ready to brew your future? Apply now and become a Starbucks partner.