Full-Time

Barista

LA Jolla & Forward

Starbucks

Starbucks

10,001+ employees

Global coffeehouse chain serving beverages

No salary listed

La Jolla, San Diego, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • No previous experience is required.
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Be available to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
  • Meet store operating policies and standards for beverage and food quality, cash handling, and store safety and security.
  • Engage with customers and identify and respond to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
  • Have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Be able to work as part of a team.
  • Be able to build relationships.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare food and beverages according to standard recipes or customer customizations, including changes to temperature, ingredient quantities, or substitutions.
  • Perform varied tasks within the store during each shift.

Starbucks runs a global network of coffeehouses offering premium coffee, handcrafted beverages, food, and merchandise through company-operated and licensed stores. Customers order in-store or via the app, earn rewards through Starbucks Rewards, and can pick up orders, while stores provide a welcoming space that serves as a convenient third place. The company differentiates itself with a large footprint, a strong loyalty program, consistent store experiences, ethical sourcing, and seasonal offerings. Its goal is to provide a reliable, welcoming third place that blends high-quality beverages with community engagement and positive social impact.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1971

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q3 2026 global comps rose 7.9%, with North America up 8.1%.
  • Starbucks raised 2026 guidance after EPS jumped 70% to $0.85.
  • Management targets $2 billion savings, including software cuts and office consolidation.

What critics are saying

  • Luckin opened New York stores in 2026, attacking Starbucks on price and speed.
  • Workers United resumed bargaining after a 131-day strike; 1,100 NLRB charges persist.
  • Starbucks closed underperforming stores and sold China exposure, signaling weaker returns there.

What makes Starbucks unique

  • Starbucks Rewards hit 35.6 million US members in Q2 2026, anchoring habit.
  • Brian Niccol's Back to Starbucks lifted US comps 7.9% in Q3 2026.
  • Smart Lounges in Chile and Japan extend the third-place format beyond cafés.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Stock Options

Company Equity

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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