Starbucks Coffee Company

Overview:

In 1971, an unassuming little coffee shop opened in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market. More than thirty years and millions of lattes later, that meeting place has grown into one of the world’s largest and most recognizable brands. Starbucks has become synonymous with the highest quality coffee, a welcoming environment, personalized service and a passion for innovation. Starbucks continues to grow, and with almost 17,000 locations internationally (and growing!) people all over the world can now enjoy the Starbucks experience.

Culture:

Around here, everyone's title is "partner." New store locations. New business ventures. New career opportunities - Starbucks is an innovative company that continues to expand its horizons. Join our team and you'll not only experience a great career and amazing new friends, you'll discover what it means to be a "partner" with one of the world's most recognizable and respected names. At Starbucks, we're all in this together. Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career and enjoy a variety of rewarding benefits. Looking out for our partners is just one way we demonstrate our commitment to treating each other with dignity and respect.

Benefits:

No matter what your career aspirations, Starbucks may be a great place for you. Retail: Store Management Store managers and assistant store managers oversee the day-to-day operations of each Starbucks location. Store management positions offer an incredible career experience and the opportunity for you to join a growing company. Shift Supervisors As a shift supervisor, your Starbucks will be an important part of the local community. You'll help your store partners make connections with the customers they'll see every day. You'll be involved in store operations, including customer satisfaction, product quality, financial performance, security and safety. Retail: Baristas If you've ever been to Starbucks, you know our baristas are the stars of our business. When it comes to providing Starbucks customers with an exceptional experience, they're are as important as the quality of the coffee we serve. As a barista, you can choose either a part-time hourly or full-time career. And either way, you'll be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package for working 20 or more hours per week! Starbucks Support Center From Marketing to Finance, store development to IT and supply chain management, Starbucks has opportunities for professionals of all backgrounds.

Career Opportunities:

As you've probably heard, Starbucks is growing every day. But what you might not realize is that people just like you are at the heart of building this company. People who are quick to smile and say hello. People who are knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. If that describes you, then maybe we can have the chance to grow together.

What does Starbucks do?:

Starbucks is best known for our company-operated retail stores. Here, our customers can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and purchase the high-quality whole bean coffees that we roast, customised Italian style espresso beverages, pastries, and other coffee-related equipment. We're dedicated to being a responsible company. Giving back to our communities and the environment is so important to us, it's one of our guiding principles: "Apply the highest standards of excellence to the purchasing, roasting and fresh delivery of our coffee and contribute positively to our communities and our environment." We continually make investments that benefit coffee producers, their families and communities, as well as the sustainability of the land they tend and the natural environment as a whole. When you work at Starbucks, you can take pride in knowing that you're a part of a company that strives to be a responsible neighbor and an active contributor in the communities where you, our vendors and our customers work and live.

What's it like.......:

.....to work at Starbucks? We're happy to report that it's fun, rewarding, challenging – and always exciting. In fact, in 2008 Starbucks was recognized as one of the top "100 Best Companies to Work For' by Fortune Magazine, and that's an honor we don't take for granted. As a member of the Starbucks team, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills, further your career, and plan and achieve your goals. You'll work alongside people who inspire and encourage you, opening you up to new opportunities along the way. You'll come to know your customers and your coworkers as if they were old friends. And you'll enjoy some exceptional coffee along the way!

Is Starbucks for you?:

Starbucks has become a career destination for thousands of unique and charismatic individuals. Our culture honors diversity, and we come to work each day prepared to treat one another with respect and dignity. We also hold ourselves to the highest standards of service, quality and innovation. If this sounds like the kind of environment you'd like to work in, and if you're adaptable, enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative and team-oriented, Starbucks is definitely the place for you.

Fast Facts:

We've been ranked as one of Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" 10 times! One of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” Ethisphere, 2007-2011 One of the “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality” The Human Rights Campaign, 2009-2011 One of the “100 Best Corporate Citizens” Corporate Responsibility Officer/Business Ethics, 2000-2010 From promoting conservation in coffee growing countries to recycling, Starbucks is committed to contributing positively to the environment in all aspects of operations.