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Partner Experience

What's it like to work at Starbucks?

We call each other "partners." We understand, respect, appreciate and include different people. We hear each partner's voice. And we learn from each other.

A Starbucks career is a journey that starts with learning about coffee, often at our roasting events and tastings. We'll help you learn how to help our business - and our partners - grow and thrive. And we believe in keeping each other informed, so our senior leaders regularly hold Open Forum events to answer your questions.

The Starbucks Total Pay package is called "Your Special Blend" because it's just for you. Your Special Blend might include:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Insurance: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
  • Bonuses
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Stock Options and Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • Emergency Financial Aid
  • Referral and support resources for child and eldercare
  • A free pound of coffee each week

Support. Connect. Inspire.

Caring for and getting to know each other, our customers and our communities is the basis of the Partner Experience. We hold Monthly Mingle events where you can meet vendors who offer discounts to partners, and learn about groups (over 50 of them) that help our partners share interests and find work/life balance. These include a Bowling League, China Club, SCUBA Club, French Club, Bike Club, Japanese Club and Parents Network. We also offer

  • Thrive Wellness Program
  • Elite Athlete Assistance Program
  • Internal recognition programs
  • Career Coffee Break sabbaticals
  • Discounted merchandise at Starbucks and other retailers