Starbucks Barista (Des Moines)

Starbucks BaristaAs a Barista, each day brings a variety of tasks centered on preparing quality beverages and creating a positive customer experience. You're the perfect blend of efficiency and friendliness—crafting coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items using established recipes and procedures while maintaining consistency and presentation. From the first cup to the last, your focus helps keep quality steady throughout the day.A perk of the role is staying active and engaged. You'll organize and maintain a clean, safe work area, restock supplies, and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for continuous use. You'll collaborate with team members to keep workflow moving smoothly, especially during busy periods when timing and coordination matter most.Customer interaction is a key part of the role; you'll greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and help make each visit a positive experience. Whether it's a regular stopping by or a new customer exploring the menu, your consistency, attention to detail, and approachable service help create an environment customers want to return to.What you bring to the table:Customer Service Skills: Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful service while following up on customer requests and questionsBeverage Preparation Knowledge: Familiarity with preparing coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related products using established methodsAttention to Detail: Ability to follow recipes and procedures accurately to maintain quality and consistencyOrganization & Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and maintain a clean and orderly workspaceFood Safety Awareness: Familiarity with safe food and beverage handling, sanitation practices, and safety guidelinesTeam Collaboration: Ability to work independently and with others to drive daily operationsAdaptability: Comfort working in a fast?paced environment with changing service demandsTechnical & Equipment Use: Ability to safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment following established guidelinesPhysical Capability: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move items of varying weight up to 50lbs, and work in varying temperature environmentsRequirements:Must be 16 years of age or olderPrior food service or customer service experience preferredAvailability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidaysWhy you will choose us:Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company's philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!We also provide a variety of benefits including:Inclusive work culture built on belongingCompetitive Wages paid weeklyFlexible work schedulesAssociate discountsLeaders invested in your training, career growth & development.Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)Vacation / Paid Time OffOur Values:We put people first.We are customer driven.We value different perspectives.We raise the bar.We act as owners.We are one team.We build belonging.We are committed to a healthy future.