Barista

Starbucks
New Lenox, IL

Join us and inspire with every cup!

At Starbucks, it's all about connection. People are at the heart of who we are, especially the people that are a part of our store team. We connect with each other, our customers and our communities to make a positive impact every day. We believe in working together to make a difference and in celebrating our shared success, which is why we call ourselves Starbucks "partners." Starbucks is a place of warmth and belonging, where everyone is welcome, and we value the unique experiences that each partner brings to our team!

As a Starbucks barista , you'll create the Starbucks Experience for our customers through excellent service and expertly-crafted products. You'll be in an energetic store environment where you'll have the ability to master your food & beverage craft, work alongside friends and meet new people every day. A cup of coffee and smile can go a long way, and we believe our baristas have the power to be the best moment in each customer's day.

You'd make a great barista if you:

  • Consider yourself a "people person," and enjoy meeting others.

  • Love working as a team and appreciate the chance to collaborate.

  • Understand how to create a great customer service experience.

  • Have a focus on quality and take pride in your work.

  • Are open to learning new things (especially the latest beverage recipe!)

  • Are comfortable with responsibilities like cash-handling and store safety.

  • Can keep cool and calm in a fast-paced, energetic work environment.

  • Can maintain a clean and organized workspace.

  • Have excellent communications skills.

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan , health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock . What's more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

Benefit Information (

Summary of Experience

  • No previous experience required

Basic Qualifications

  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation

  • Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays

  • Meet store operating policies and standards, including providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling and store safety and security, with or without reasonable accommodation

  • Engage with and understand our customers, including discovering and responding to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication

  • Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients

  • Available to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to learn quickly

  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work as part of a team

  • Ability to build relationships

As a Starbucks partner , you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance , and other voluntary insurance benefits ._ _Partners have access to short -_ _term and long -_ _term disability, paid parental leave, f_ _amily e_ _xpansion r_ _eimbursement, paid vacation that accrue s starting at .01961 hours based on a 40 hour week up to 40 hours annually ( 64 hours in California) after an introductory period ,_ _sick time ( accrued at 1 hour for every 25 or 30 hours worked ,_ _depending on work location ), and additional pay if working on one of eight observed holidays ._ _Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match ,_ _a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (_ _Bean Stock )_ _, incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools ._ _Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan , student loan management resources ,_ _and access to other educational opportunities ._ _You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.

For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information regarding benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com _.

At Starbucks, it is typical for new partners to be hired at the entry point of the range for their role, which is based upon geographic location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at_ [email protected] or 1(888) 611-2258.

Posted 2025-09-08

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