Barista

Barista - accelerated leadership programme (13 months)

Take your place at the heart of our community as a barista at Starbucks; and grow into a future leader. At Starbucks, your voice matters and our passion for people is brewed into everything we do.

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for you to join our Accelerated Leadership Programme - a 13-month fixed term contract designed to help you join us as a barista and grow into a store manager of the future. You'll be offered a minimum contract of 20 hours.

This isn’t just a development programme - it’s your chance to shape your career, build your confidence, and make a real impact in your store and community.

What is the Accelerated Leadership Programme?

You’ll be supported every step of the way as you:

• Progress from a barista to store supervisor during the programme
• Receive 1:1 coaching from a Professional Development Expert
• Work towards a recognised leadership qualification with the Chartered Management Institute
• Build skills in leadership, communication, team development, and operational excellence

By the end of the programme, you’ll be store manager ready and eligible to apply for permanent store manager in-training opportunities.

What we’re looking for:

You don’t need any previous experience, just a passion for people, a drive to grow, and a commitment to learning.

To be eligible, you must:

• You must be a UK resident who has lived in the UK for the last 3 years. If you are a previous resident of the EU/EEA, you must have gained pre-settlement or settlement status. If you are a non-UK resident, you must be on an acceptable Visa. This visa must cover the full duration of the Apprenticeship, including your End Point Assessment (EPA).
• You must have a substantial skills gap between your current capability and where you would be on completion of the apprenticeship.
• Not be currently be in education or on an apprenticeship programme
• Not be on an Entrepreneur (Tier 1), Student (Tier 4) and Government Authorised Exchange (Tier 5) Visa. Skilled Worker Visas will be reviewed on individual basis.
• Not have a qualification in the similar subject at the same level or higher.

What you’ll get:

• A recognised qualification and real career progression
• All the benefits of being a Starbucks partner—including:
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) + a special celebration day
• Free drinks and food on shift
• Weekly bag of coffee and 30% partner discount
• Bean Stock (own a piece of Starbucks!)
• Discounts through Perks at Work
• Life assurance and rental deposit loans
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes and long-term career opportunities

What’s the process?

Application Virtual Assessment Centre (w/c 21st July) In store interview Offer and onboarding Programme Start

So, if you’re ready to take the next step in your Starbucks journey, this is your moment. Here, you’ll be heard. Here, you’ll grow. Here, you belong.

Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.

Know someone who’d be a perfect fit? Please share this opportunity with them and let’s grow together!