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Seasonal Christmas Casual Barista

Your next big career opportunity starts here! Join Starbucks Australia as a Seasonal Christmas Casual Barista!

Position details

• Seasonal Casual role (November 2026 through to January 2027)
• Fast Food Industry Award Rates
• Minimum availability of 2-3 shifts per week throughout the holiday period (Shifts offered may change based on needs of the store)
• Flexible availability across weekdays, evenings, weekends and public holidays required across both open, daytime and close shifts
• Position Commencing 16/11/2026

The Opportunity

The festive season is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year at Starbucks, and we're looking for enthusiastic team members to help create memorable customer experiences throughout the holiday period.

At Starbucks, our Baristas do more than make great coffee. They personally connect with, laugh with and uplift the lives of our customers, even if just for a few moments. From handcrafting beverages to building genuine connections, no two days are the same. This role offers creativity, teamwork, and the opportunity to represent a world-class brand during our busiest season.

As a Seasonal Christmas Casual Barista, you'll play an important role in supporting our stores from November 2026 through to January 2027. We're seeking candidates who are flexible and available to work across a variety of days and shift times to help meet the needs of our customers during the holiday period.

Following the seasonal period, ongoing employment opportunities may be available based on store requirements, individual performance, and your availability.

Our Partner (employee) Benefits

• Free coffee while on shift and a 30% partner discount at all Starbucks Australia stores
• Reward & recognition programs, including STAR Moment Awards aligned to Starbucks values
• Partner referral program – earn up to $1,000 for successful referrals (T&Cs apply)
• Wellbeing support through PeopleSense, offering two free confidential counselling sessions per year
• Fully paid barista training provided – no prior coffee experience required
• Ongoing training and development pathways with opportunities for career growth
• Develop your skills and passion for coffee and become a Coffee Master

To be a Starbucks Seasonal Christmas Casual Barista

We'd love to hear from people with:

• High levels of energy and enthusiasm with a can-do attitude
• An openness to getting the job done and helping your team in a dynamic coffeehouse environment
• A genuine passion for creating memorable and unique moments of connection with customers
• A willingness to learn and strong interpersonal skills
• Availability to work a minimum of 2-3 shifts per week throughout the seasonal period
• Flexibility to work across a range of shift times, including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays

Our Purpose & Values

We create moments of connection that make our stores a customer's Third Place. We're committed to developing our partners to be their best and making a positive impact in the communities we touch.

Our values, Craft, Courage, Results, Belonging, and Joy guide everything we do and create a culture where everyone can thrive.

Commitment to Diversity

Starbucks Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all partners (employees).

Next Steps in the recruitment process

If you're passionate about joining Starbucks, apply now. Submit your application and you'll receive an email from Sapia.ai inviting you to complete a written chat interview.

We value the time you take to apply and are committed to responding to every applicant.

Please note: This is a seasonal casual opportunity supporting our stores during the busy holiday trading period from November 2026 through to January 2027. Successful candidates must be available to work a minimum of 2-3 shifts per week and have flexible availability across multiple days and shift times. Ongoing shifts may be available beyond the seasonal period based on business needs and partner (employee) availability.