Frequently Asked Questions & Tips

The best way to search jobs and apply is on our careers website. Once you’ve created a profile, you’ll be able to quickly apply for additional openings and set up job alerts.

Yes, you can apply for multiple openings.

Ensure your resume or work history is up to date and provide as much relevant information within your application. And make sure to double-check that your contact details are current.

Once you’ve submitted your application, you’ll get an email saying we have received it.

The job postings for retail hourly roles (barista, shift supervisor, and shift manager) at Starbucks are refreshed every 90 days to ensure timely correspondence with interested applicants. We encourage candidates to opt-in to job alerts for roles in which they are interested so they will be notified of at the start of each hiring cycle and can re-apply to the newest job postings.

Timing varies based upon which position(s) you have applied for. Our recruiters and store managers review job applicants for each opening and reach out to those who appear to be a strong match for the position.

It’s exciting to learn that you are interested in joining Starbucks again. Please search and apply for roles in the usual way, via the ‘find a job’ navigation menu.

We would love to stay connected with you—consider joining our alumni community to connect with fellow Starbucks alums, learn about company news and events, and share your journey! Sign up here.

To stay updated on the latest career opportunities the ‘search jobs’ section is the best place to look. Once you’ve created a profile, you’ll be able to quickly apply for additional openings and set up job alerts. We also feature open positions on LinkedIn and Indeed, so we welcome you to visit and follow us to stay informed. If you would like to learn if your local Starbucks is hiring, it’s best to apply online first.

To set up job alerts, log in to Eightfold and enter the job you are interested in applying for into the job search bar. If there are any open positions, they will appear in the search results. If there are none currently open, click on the “Create job alert” button and select the frequency to receive email alerts about any new job posting that match the search. With this completed, you will receive emailed job alerts for the location and role type you are interested in.

Yes, if we decide not to move forward based on the initial resume review, we will let you know via email. If you have talked directly with a recruiter or store manager, that individual will let you know about the status of your application. Please note that while we would love to connect with all our candidates, we are unable to provide feedback on submitted applications.

Absolutely—you are more than welcome to apply for other positions.

Our careers website is updated regularly to show new jobs when they open. We are always accepting applications for baristas in our retail stores. Please use the ‘search by location’ map to find location(s) where you would like to apply.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

Yes, we have reimagined our workplace to offer flexible options for eligible, roles. Hybrid workplace options depend on the individual role and are identified in our job postings. Roles that do not have to be based in a specific location are labeled as “remote” while roles that can be fulfilled in multiple locations, such as a combination of home and office, are indicated as “hybrid”. More information about remote and hybrid options can be provided in the interview process.

We’re excited that you are looking to grow your career! Explore openings for roles through the job search page.

Once the new store is ready to hire, you’ll find open roles listed on our job search page.

Time limited assignments (TLAs) expand career pathways by allowing existing employees the opportunity to experience a different role and connect with meaningful work. These short-term assignments have a predetermined beginning and end date, after which they return to their home team, bringing with them expanded perspective and new connections.

To participate in the Starbucks College Achievement Plan (SCAP), partners (employees) must be benefits-eligible and complete the required program application process before session start. Part-time U.S. mainland partners establish initial benefits eligibility the first day of the second month after receiving at least 240 total hours over three full, consecutive months (20 hours per week on average). We want to give you every opportunity to start classes as soon as you can. Regardless of tenure, you can apply to ASU as a Starbucks partner, and your application fee will be waived. You can work with an enrollment coach to determine your options for session start dates based on an approximate date you may satisfy benefits eligibility.

The Starbucks College Achievement Plan benefit covers 100% of tuition and fees. Other educational expenses, such as textbooks and laptops, are not covered.

Are you worried about your past GPA or academic eligibility? Pathway to Admission is an expansion of our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, created in partnership with ASU. Eligible U.S. full- and part-time partners who are academically inadmissible to ASU can now work toward admission, all tuition free. 

There will be many people to support you along the way from the moment you start an application to the day you graduate. A few of the key resources are listed here:

Enrollment coach: This individual is responsible for supporting you through the steps of the enrollment process including selecting the right program, informing you about admission requirements, completing the application, requesting transcripts and setting realistic expectations to ensure you are well prepared to start classes.

Financial aid counselor: Financial aid counselors are responsible for supporting you as you plan your financial journey through college. They can help you understand how to complete your FAFSA and associated documentation and can explain how your SCAP benefit will work.

Academic advisor: This individual is responsible for discussing transferred and remaining credits, providing course recommendations, explaining policies and procedures, recommending applicable resources, answering program-specific questions and keeping you on track to graduate. Academic advisors work with you from the time you are admitted to the program through graduation.

Success coach: This person works with you from the time you enroll through graduation. They will reach out proactively to ensure you are progressing through your degree program in a smooth and efficient manner. As life obstacles arise, your success coach will be there to provide resources and collaborate on a plan of action that best fits your specific situation (stress, time management, support system, etc.). Your success coach will empower you to follow through on set goals and will keep you moving forward toward graduation.

ASU will accept transfer credit for traditional coursework you have successfully completed at regionally accredited institutions of higher education as documented on an official transcript. The transferability of your credit will be determined at the time of admission once ASU has received your official transcripts. Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. You will work with an academic advisor to determine the applicability of your transferable credit once you are admitted to ASU. For detailed information about how credit transfers to ASU, please visit transfer.asu.edu/credits.

If you are a U.S. partner and a veteran of the armed services, you may take advantage of the SCAP benefit and extend the benefit to one designated family member (a child, spouse or domestic partner).

If you are not a veteran, then your family members are not eligible.

You can transfer to ASU at any time, provided you meet their admissions criteria. Make an appointment to speak with an enrollment coach to get questions answered about the application, admission process, credit transfer and financial aid. To talk to an enrollment coach, call (844) ASU-SBUX.

You can transfer to ASU at any time, provided you meet their admissions criteria. Make an appointment to speak with an enrollment coach to get questions answered about the application, admission process, credit transfer and financial aid. To talk to an enrollment coach, call (844) ASU-SBUX.

View our complete U.S. employee benefits package guide here.  

Whether you’re a new parent, planning for a child, raising children or taking care of a sick family member, we have resources to support you. Learn more about Parenting Resources available for eligible partners here.  

You can use some of your partner benefits right away – for others, you need to meet certain criteria. Learn about the eligibility details for each of the plans and programs here. 

College students who are considered in their junior year of college (or third year for international students) can apply for the Internship undergraduate program. MBA students who are in their second year of their program can apply for the MBA Internship Program.

Applications open around fall each year. Be sure to turn on job notifications to be alerted as soon as they are posted. Additionally, you can follow us on LinkedIn and our careers Instagram to stay in the know.   

Once you have logged in to Eightfold, to set up job alerts, enter “Internship” in the job search bar. If there are any open Internship positions, they will appear in the search results. If there are none currently open, click on the “Create job alert” button and select the frequency to receive email alerts about any new job posting that match the search. With this completed, you will receive emailed job alerts for the location and role type you are interested in.