Coffee Operations Expert
Starbucks · Columbia, South Carolina · Posted Jul 4, 2026
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Coffee Operations Expert
About Starbucks:
At Starbucks Coffee Company, all candidates are treated equally in the recruitment process. Employment decisions are based on qualifications rather than discriminatory factors like religion, age, or national origin. The company values diversity and inclusion, considering applicants with disabilities and protected veteran status for employment opportunities. Regulations concerning the hiring of individuals with criminal records are followed as required by federal, state, and local laws.
Position Overview:
In the position of a Starbucks Coffee Operations Expert, you will be essential in curating a unique Starbucks Experience for customers through exceptional service and meticulously prepared products. In a dynamic store environment, you will have the opportunity to refine your culinary and beverage-making skills, collaborate with colleagues, and connect with new individuals regularly.
You are well-suited for a barista role if you display these key characteristics:
- Identify as someone who values human connections and finds joy in making new acquaintances
- Enjoy the opportunity to work in a team setting and value the collaborative experience
- Acquire the skills needed to design a remarkable customer service journey
- Give importance to the quality of your output and feel a sense of pride in the work you do
- Are you inclined to welcome the opportunity to enhance your understanding through learning?
- Do you feel comfortable taking on responsibilities like cash-handling and promoting store safety?
- Able to keep a level head and stay composed in a high-paced and dynamic workplace
- Maintaining a workspace that is both clean and well-maintained is crucial
- Having exceptional skills in conveying messages effectively is key
Qualifications:
- Experience is not compulsory
- Maintain a pattern of reliable attendance and punctuality, with or without necessary accommodations
- Available for shifts that include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays
- Uphold store protocols and expectations, guaranteeing the provision of quality beverages and food offerings, managing cash transactions, and maintaining store safety and security, with or without reasonable adjustments
- Communicate clearly and pleasantly with customers to engage with them and gain an understanding of their needs
- Follow standard or personalized recipes to create food and drinks according to specifications
- Execute a range of tasks within the store in every shift
- Demonstrated ability to easily acquire new knowledge and skills
- Skilled in the interpretation and execution of both oral and written instructions, including the ability to ask for clarification when needed
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Teamwork competence includes effective communication, interpersonal skills, and a willingness to support and rely on team members
- Proficiency in establishing connections and fostering enduring relationships
Benefits and Perks:
As a Starbucks team member, you and your loved ones can utilize:
- Health, dental, and vision protection
- Basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
- Disability insurance, both short-term and long-term, serves as a safety net for individuals who find themselves unable to work due to disability
- Paid parental leave
- Family expansion reimbursement
- Sick leave accumulation is determined by the number of hours worked and varies according to the specific geographical area
- Supplementary remuneration for employees on duty during the specified eight holidays
- Active engagement in a 401(k) retirement initiative accompanied by employer-provided contributions
- The discounted company stock program, S.I.P., enables employees to invest in company shares at a reduced price
- Supported initiatives for incentivized emergency savings and financial wellness tools