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 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, our store at Univ Pkwy & Hanes Mill Rd Ext 116 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 everyday moments of joy, from a warm smile to remembering a customer's favorite order.

Role Overview

The Barista role at Starbucks in Winston-Salem, NC, is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and love interacting with people. No previous experience is required, making it an accessible entry point into the coffee industry. Baristas craft high-quality beverages, serve delicious food, and foster genuine connections with guests. Flexible scheduling accommodates early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays, ensuring you can balance work with life. This position offers immediate access to industry-leading benefits and growth opportunities, positioning you for long-term success at Starbucks.

Key Responsibilities

As a Barista, your daily duties focus on delivering exceptional service and maintaining store excellence:

• Engage with customers through clear, pleasant communication to discover and respond to their needs.
• Prepare beverages and food to precise standards or customize orders, adjusting for temperature, ingredients, or substitutions.
• Handle cash transactions accurately while upholding store safety and security protocols.
• Perform diverse tasks per shift, from stocking to cleaning, ensuring a spotless and efficient store environment.
• Brighten customers' days with warm smiles, personalized service, and memorable interactions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks enthusiastic individuals ready to join the team. Basic qualifications include:

• Maintaining regular attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Availability for flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Adherence to store policies on quality beverages, food products, cash handling, safety, and security.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass quick learning, following oral and written instructions, strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and relationship-building. If you enjoy fast-paced work and take pride in your contributions, you're a great fit.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks invests in partners with comprehensive benefits from day one:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid parental leave, 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 management.
• Time Off: Paid vacation (up to 40 hours annually), sick time (1 hour per 25-30 hours worked), and holiday pay.
• Exclusive Perks: Free coffee and tea markouts, Spotify Premium subscription, DACA reimbursement, and family expansion support.

Visit starbucksbenefits.com for full details. Benefits comply with state laws and may vary by location or bargaining agreements.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks is committed to your professional journey. Baristas gain hands-on developmental experiences, paving the way for advancement into shift supervisor, assistant store manager, or beyond. Our culture empowers growth through training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. Many partners start as baristas and progress to corporate roles, leveraging tools like the Starbucks College Achievement Plan for education that fuels ambition.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community where you create impact. In Winston-Salem, you'll work in a vibrant store, honing skills in customer service, multitasking, and craftsmanship. Enjoy premium benefits like Bean Stock for ownership stakes, free coffee markouts to savor our blends at home, Spotify Premium for your shifts, and a 401(k) match to build wealth. As an equal opportunity employer, Starbucks welcomes diverse talent, offering accommodations and fair consideration for all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories per applicable laws.

Role FAQs

Is experience required for the Barista role?

No, no previous experience is needed. Starbucks provides training to succeed.

What shifts will I work?

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

What benefits are available immediately?

Eligible partners access health insurance, tuition coverage, 401(k) match, Bean Stock, free coffee markouts, and Spotify Premium from the start.

How does Starbucks support career growth?

Through developmental programs, education benefits like 100% ASU tuition coverage, and clear paths to management roles.

Is this a full-time position?

Scheduling is flexible, but many barista roles build toward full-time with benefits.

Ready to brew your future? Apply for the Barista position at Starbucks in Winston-Salem today and start creating moments that matter.