Sales Associate/Barista

Posting Details

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 08/11/2026 Close Date 09/07/2026 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 like 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