September 24, 2012

Barista - STARBUCKS - Downtown Seattle



Starbucks
1301 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

ATTENTION: There is a job fair at this Starbucks location tomorrow (Tuesday 09-25-2012) . ...BUT ... you must have already filled out an application before attending tomorrow's event or you will not be interviewed.



Starbucks is one of the premiere part-time employers in the country. Benefits are given to part-timers who work 20 hours per week. This includes full medical, dental, vision, 501k, tuition reimbursement program, and the impressive list goes on !!!



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Job Description

As a Starbucks Barista, you will create the Starbucks Experience for our customers by providing legendary customer service with prompt service, quality beverages and products, and maintaining a clean and comfortable store environment.

You will be responsible for modeling and acting in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles and best of all, you’ll be part of a company that is consistently rated as a great place to work and the people here love what they do.




Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Starbucks.

Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team.

Anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues.

Communicates information to manager so that the team can respond as necessary to create the Third Place environment during each shift.

Assists with new partner training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed.

Contributes to positive team environment by recognizing alarms or changes in partner morale and performance and communicating them to the store manager.

Delivers legendary customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude and connecting with the customer. Discovers and responds to customer needs.

Follows Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift. Maintains a clean and organized workspace so that partners can locate resources and product as needed.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Provides quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards. Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products.

Recognizes and reinforces individual and team accomplishments by using existing organizational methods.


Summary of Experience:  No previous experience required


Required Knowledge, Skills & 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



Physical Requirements

Constant standing/walking

Occasional stooping, kneeling or crawling

Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 40 lbs

Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps

Constant computer/POS Register and bar equipment usage

Frequent, continual, intermittent flexing or rotation of the wrist(s) and spine

Constant reaching, turning, and performing precision work around bar area

Constant receiving detailed information through oral communication

Constant talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word

Occasional Distinguishing, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors and/or odors

Constant clarity of vision at near and/or far distances






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