Barista - All Shifts

Barista 1

Location: Phoenix

The Barista is responsible for fulfilling orders and completing sales transactions within a Starbucks establishment and performing other support functions which may include cleaning the food preparation, customer seating or stock areas and maintaining inventory; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager.

Essential Functions:

Greets customers and takes food order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to "up-sell" products

Prepares all drink orders to Starbucks and HMSHost standards

Operates a cash register and receives payment from customers in cash or credit card, accurately counts and provides change to customers as required, and follows all HMSHost customer service and cash handling policies and procedures

Educates and informs customers about the differences among coffee beans, coffee preparation and home brewing methods

Cleans and stocks customer area

Follows HMSHost and Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift

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

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner

Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions

Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers

Requires the ability to learn and maintain knowledge of Starbuck's products and procedures

Some cash handling and customer service experience preferred

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