Starbucks Barista

University of Michigan – Ross School of Business

Join Our Team

Do you have a passion for coffee, tea, and creating memorable customer experiences? Looking for a job that fits around your class schedule while helping you build valuable skills?

Join the Starbucks team at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business! Located in the heart of Central Campus, our café serves thousands of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors throughout the year. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, connecting with people, and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to meet you.

Whether you're passionate about coffee, looking for a convenient campus job between classes, or hoping to gain customer service and leadership experience, this role offers opportunities to grow while working for one of the world's most recognized brands.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Convenient on-campus location in the Ross School of Business.
• Flexible scheduling designed around your class schedule.
• Paid Starbucks training and ongoing development.
• Employee food and beverage discounts.
• Build customer service, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills that employers value.
• Work alongside an energetic, supportive team in one of the busiest cafés on campus.
• Many of our student employees return semester after semester throughout their college careers. Along the way, they build lasting friendships, gain valuable workplace experience, and often grow into full-time Shift Leads and other leadership opportunities.

What You'll Do

Every shift is different! As a Starbucks Barista, you'll help create the welcoming experience our customers know and love by:

• Craft high-quality Starbucks beverages according to Starbucks brand standards.
• Welcome customers with friendly, genuine service while anticipating their needs.
• Accurately process card and electronic payments through our cashless point-of-sale system.
• Prepare and serve food items while following all food safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked café.
• Restock products, ingredients, supplies, and retail merchandise.
• Complete opening, closing, and daily cleaning tasks.
• Follow Starbucks recipes, beverage standards, and operational procedures.
• Work efficiently during high-volume rushes while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Follow all Aramark, Starbucks, and University food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain Starbucks dress code and appearance standards for every shift.
• Support your teammates wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact on our employees and our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Why Starbucks at Ross?

Working at Starbucks isn't just another campus job, it's an opportunity to gain real-world experience with one of the world's most recognized brands while becoming part of a close-knit team. Whether you're looking for a job throughout your college career, hoping to build your résumé, or simply enjoy connecting with people over great coffee, we'd love to have you on our team.

Education

No specific educational requirements. Current and incoming University of Michigan students are encouraged to apply!

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing—a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work—our focus is helping you reach your full potential.

What We're Looking For

Our café is one of the busiest on campus. We're looking for dependable, motivated individuals who enjoy working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in creating an exceptional customer experience.

Required Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience required.
• Previous food service experience required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to follow recipes, operational procedures, and food safety standards.
• Ability to consistently follow Aramark/Starbucks dress code and appearance standards.
• Basic math skills and accuracy when processing card and electronic transactions.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Aramark's Food Handler Certification required (obtainable during training).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Starbucks or barista experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a busy café, coffee shop, restaurant, or similar food service environment.
• A passion for coffee, tea, and creating memorable customer experiences.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout your shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, push, and pull as needed.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced café environment.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).