Investing in our people
Empowering people to chart their own growth path, we invest in developmental programs that support professional and personal growth for every step in your journey.
By the Numbers
60%
of store managers started with us as a barista
14
Partner Networks (employee resource groups) in the U.S. to join
50k
certified Starbucks Coffee Masters around the world
4
check-ins a year to tailor your growth
Developmental Experiences
Get access to experiences curated just for our employees. From being able to join networks of likeminded people to international immersive coffee experiences, there are limitless opportunities to enrich your life.
PARTNER NETWORKs
For our people, by our people, Partner Networks create moments of connection that promote diversity, foster inclusion and contribute to our personal and professional success. Through networking, intercultural events, leadership roles and moments of service to our communities, networks are an endless growth opportunity.
Starbucks Global Barista Championship
We are committed to deepening our employees’ knowledge and passion for coffee. For more than a decade, employees around the world have been competing in regional competitions, as well as our first-ever Starbucks Global Barista Championship in 2025, celebrating world-class coffee craftsmanship, knowledge, and passion of baristas in our coffeehouses – it’s one of the many ways we’re making Starbucks the best job in retail, providing opportunities for partners to grow with us.
Origin Experience
Every year, select eligible Starbucks Coffee Masters from the U.S. and Canada go on a trip to our coffee farm in Costa Rica, Hacienda Alsacia. This two-day experience immerses them in the “first 10 feet of the coffee journey,” getting their hands dirty, planting and participating, growing their relationship with the beautiful process we call “bean to cup.”
More Ways to Grow
- Care & Well-being True well-being begins with meaningful support – from up to 18 week paid parental leave to free mental health resources
- Go to college, on us Grounded in the belief that success is best when shared. Obtain a first-time bachelor’s degree online with 100% upfront tuition
- Financial Support Whether you are saving for today or for tomorrow, resources like My Starbucks Savings and retirement planning will help you get there
Nate
What’s surprised me about the Origin Experience is seeing how much goes in the process of making coffee – all the way from the seed to the plant, to picking it, and to drying it, and the levels of quality control that goes into it as well. It’s so amazing to see what goes into the beans that I get at Starbucks and what I drink at home.
Culture of Connection
Mission & Values
Our mission affirms our heritage and is what has always set us apart
Social Impact
Committed to creating a better future for our people, communities and planet
Belonging
Recognizing everyone for who they are, creating space to be your authentic self