About Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company is the world's leading coffeehouse chain, renowned for its premium coffee, innovative beverages, and commitment to creating inspiring experiences. With thousands of stores globally, Starbucks transforms everyday moments into extraordinary ones through its Reserve Roasteries—flagship locations like the New York Reserve Roastery, where innovation meets artistry in coffee roasting, brewing, and culinary creations. As a barista here, you'll be at the heart of this dynamic environment, crafting exceptional products in a high-volume, fast-paced setting that showcases Starbucks' dedication to quality and sustainability.

Role Overview

The Barista, Retail position at the New York Reserve Roastery offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Starbucks' most innovative retail space. Located in the heart of New York, New York, this role involves delivering a food-forward coffee experience, managing production demands, and supporting rapid innovation from concept to customer. You'll operate across multiple zones, mastering complex menus, beverages, and food items like pizzas and baked goods, while fostering a positive team atmosphere in a matrixed, large-team structure.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll be the face of Starbucks excellence. Key responsibilities include providing quality beverages, whole bean coffee, and food products consistently by following recipe and presentation standards. You'll deliver exceptional customer service to every guest, contribute to a positive team environment, and support the store's events model. Expect to handle inventory management, receiving deliveries, and storage, while preparing, finishing, and assembling items using specialized equipment. Operating in an environment of rapid innovation means quick adaptation to new products and services, multitasking across departments, and maintaining high attention to detail throughout busy shifts.

Daily Operations

From memorizing intricate menus and builds to balancing trays and executing basic culinary tasks like knife skills, your day will be varied and engaging. Support production demands, ensure seamless event execution, and thrive in a fast-turnaround setting unique to Reserve Roasteries.

Qualifications & Requirements

Starbucks seeks passionate individuals with experience in service, culinary, restaurant, or hospitality industries—think bars, theaters, kitchens, or specialty retail. Beneficial qualifications include 1-2 years of specialty retail sales, facilitation and presentation skills, baking or culinary certifications, pizza-making or additional baking experience, and basic knife skills. Physical demands are essential: ability to bend, twist, squat, reach, crawl, push/pull, climb stairs, stand for long periods, and carry 35lbs consistently. You'll need strong interpersonal skills, quick learning ability, relationship-building prowess, and the capacity to follow oral/written instructions while multitasking in a large team. Additional languages and tray-balancing skills are a plus.

Benefits & Perks

Starbucks offers industry-leading benefits that support your well-being and growth. Enjoy Bean Stock equity grants, allowing you to own a piece of the company. Receive 100% tuition coverage for Arizona State University Online degrees through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan. Unwind with a complimentary Spotify Premium subscription. Savor free coffee and drink markouts daily, plus partner discounts. Financial security comes via 401(k) with generous company match, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and mental health resources. These perks create a holistic support system for baristas at the New York Reserve Roastery.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible scheduling, employee assistance programs, and wellness initiatives ensure you thrive both at work and beyond.

Career Growth at Starbucks

Starbucks invests in your future with robust development programs. Start as a barista and advance to shift supervisor, store manager, or district roles. Access internal training, leadership academies, and global opportunities. Many executives began as hourly partners. At the Reserve Roastery, gain exposure to innovation, events, and premium operations, accelerating your path in retail, hospitality, or corporate careers. Starbucks' culture emphasizes inclusion, equity, and growth for all.

Why Join Starbucks

Joining Starbucks means more than a job—it's a community of over 400,000 partners worldwide united by purpose. At the New York Reserve Roastery, experience cutting-edge coffee culture in an iconic location. Enjoy competitive pay, premium benefits, and the pride of serving diverse New Yorkers. Starbucks values diversity, offering equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or criminal history per applicable laws. Build lasting relationships, hone culinary skills, and contribute to a brand that's redefining retail hospitality.

Role FAQs

What is the work environment like?

Fast-paced, innovative, with rapid product turnover and cross-zone rotations in a large team setting.

Are there physical requirements?

Yes, including lifting 35lbs, standing long periods, and mobility for various tasks.

What benefits stand out?

Bean Stock, 100% ASU tuition, Spotify Premium, free drinks, and 401(k) match.

Is experience required?

Service or culinary background preferred; quick learners welcome.

How does Starbucks support career advancement?

Through training, mentorship, and clear paths to leadership roles.