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...

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