Sales Associate/Barista

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Position Information
Job Description
RHS Job Title Sales Associate/Barista Job Description
Location: 1855 Place and Library Starbucks.
Pay rate: $16.00 per hour
Sales Associates/Baristas are responsible for working together to be the best moment in every customer's day while delivering expertly crafted products. This posting is specifically looking to hire new team members who are fully trained baristas with a minimum of 3 months of working at a Starbucks location who are also available Monday-Thursday between 8a-530p for no less than a 4 hour shift.
You are expected to bring the Starbucks experience to life - for our customers and each other- while proudly wearing the green apron.
Creates personalized experiences for customers by demonstrating knowledge of our coffee, products and offers
Proudly develops expertise in their craft while diligently maintaining equipment and the store in a fast paced environment
Contributes to the success of the team and supports others to do their best work
Job Duties Include
Be Committed to Customers
Follows our customer service commitment (smiling, offering a friendly greeting, learning customers' names and orders, assuming the best in others, saying thank you) in each interaction
Actively seeks to recognize, include, appreciate, support and delight our customers
Uses operational tools (e.g., Beverage and Food cards, Now Brewing) and training to develop coffee/product knowledge and helps customers find their favorites
Connects customers with events and offers by staying informed about relevant information (Now Brewing, Weekly Update, training)
Accurately rings customer orders and follows proper cash handling procedures
Follows the LATTE model to restore the Starbucks Experience when things don't go as planned
Be Focused on Quality
Works in assigned positions and uses appropriate routines
Crafts and serves only the highest quality products
Continually hones their craft through learning and practice
Ensures food and merchandise is visually appealing, stocked and signed appropriately
Completes responsibilities on station cards and Clean Plays to keep the equipment and store environment clean, safe and ready for customers
Be Dedicated to Each Other
Follows our standard work methods and guidelines to work together effectively
Helps create an environment of warmth and belonging
Seeks opportunities to recognize, include, appreciate, support and delight fellow baristas
Follows established policies and guidelines
Communicates important information to the store leader(s) and the team in a timely manner
Checks in with the Play Caller to ensure that they have the information they need for each shift
Transferable Skills
Active Listening
Punctuality
Interpersonal Skills
Task Prioritization
Troubleshooting
Required Qualifications
Looking for Starbucks experience of 3months or more (minimal training required), available Monday-Thursday between 8a-530p for no less than a 4 hour shift.
Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year)
Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service
Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
Must be positive and respectful, especially when working with a diverse population
Be able to work nights, early mornings, and/or weekends for at least 12 hours a week
Preferred Qualifications
Customer service experience, barista experience, and/or food and beverage experience
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Physical Demands
Must be able to move up to 10 pounds and stand for long periods of time
Work Hours
Must be available Monday-Thursday between 8a-530p for no less than a 4 hour shift.
Be able to work a minimum of 12 hours per week- maximum of 40 hours for the summer/ 20 or 29 hours for the academic semesters. Earliest start time is 6:30am and latest end time is 9pm
Be able to work at least every other weekend
Able to work a "consistent schedule"
Weekends and later shifts past 5:00pm are possible depending on operational needs and special event.
Work Location Starbucks (Loc)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 20155527P Open Date [protected info] Close Date 10/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions for Applicant Applicant Availability Form
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you have season tickets for MSU Football? (Open Ended Question)
What is your current class standing?
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate/Other
What type of Starbucks store did you previously work at?
Starbucks Corporate stand-alone store with a full Starbucks menu
Starbucks licensed store with a full Starbucks menu inside a Target or other shared space
Proudly serving Starbucks which had a modified Starbucks menu like at a Barnes and Noble
I am Barista trained, but not through Starbucks
How long did you work at your previous Starbucks position? (Open Ended Question)
How comfortable would you be to start working as a Starbucks barista right now?
I am not comfortable being a barista again without the full barista training
I am not comfortable starting this position without having a refresher training, but I don't need a full barista training
I am comfortable starting work without training, but I would prefer to go through a refresher training
I am confident I could work proficiently as a Starbucks barista again with no additional training
* Please use the provided space to list the times Monday-Thursday between 8a-530p that you would be available to work a minimum of 4 hours (Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter