barista, Back of House - New York Reserve Roastery
61 9th Ave, NYPosted Jul 13, 2026
Now Brewing – barista, Back of House, New York Roastery!! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. As a place for community, gathering, and dynamic shared experiences, Starbucks Reserve® plays an important role in the broader Starbucks portfolio. Starbucks Reserve® celebrates craft and a place of belonging in a portfolio of unique flagship locations, Starbucks Reserve® Stores and Reserve Kitchens across the US.
This job contributes to Starbucks success of the Starbucks® Reserve brand by providing an exceptional experience to all customers as ambassadors of coffee leadership and stewards of quality. Through a commitment to operational excellence, they work together as a team to create the Starbucks® Reserve Experience for their customers and one another. The incumbent is responsible for modeling and acting in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.
As a barista, Back of House you will...
Coffee & Food Expert and Brand Ambassador
* Act with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote the culture, values, and mission of Starbucks.
* Provide a unique coffee and food-forward experience for every customer, including keeping up with production demand throughout the day.
* Serve as a coffee and food expert, providing exceptional knowledge of food and beverage products and the ingredients used in those products.
* Demonstrate impeccable composure and the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations. Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events.
* Provide quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.
* Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and standards.
* Contribute to a positive team environment.
* Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Service
* Anticipate customer and store needs by constantly evaluating the environment and observing customer cues.
* Deliver exceptional customer service to all customers.
* Support the store events model and its execution.
* Take responsibility for the full-service model in applicable locations.
Sales
* Maintain knowledge of a wide variety of rotating food, beverage, whole bean, and retail items.
* Engage customers and leverage selling skills through recommendations, suggested food, beverage, and coffee pairings, and equipment demonstrations.
Operations
* Follow Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift.
* Maintain a clean and organized workspace so that partners can locate resources and products as needed.
* Operate in an environment with rapid innovation and minimal turnaround time from innovation to product and service delivery to the customer.
* Support inventory management, receiving, and storage of deliveries.
* Utilize production planning tools to ensure item availability.
* Prepare, finish, and assemble beverage and food items using the necessary equipment.
* Stock and maintain all display tables and cases, as well as all supplies and wares needed for service and sales.
* Proof various doughs and laminates.
We would love to hear from people with…
* Experience in the service, culinary, restaurant or entertainment industry (i.e. restaurant, bar, theater, kitchen, specialty retail, or hospitality)
* Ability to bend, twist, squat, reach, crawl, push/pull, climb stairs, and stand without limitation and for long periods of time
* Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language
* Available to work flexible hours, which could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
* Ability to carry 35lb on...