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Int'l Business Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
Starbucks' New Job Pays $136K to Sip Coffee and Travel the Globe
A Starbucks cup is seen discarded on a newspaper rack July 31, 2007 in San Francisco, California. If you love coffee, making videos, and seeing new places, Starbucks has a dream job just for you. A company is looking to hire two "Global Coffee Creators," offering a salary of up to $136,000 per year for the role. Announced on May 28, this yearlong job will send the two selected creators to at least 10 Starbucks locations around the world. Their mission is to capture and share behind-the-scenes stories of how Starbucks coffee is made and enjoyed around the globe. "Help us show the world why Starbucks coffee hits different," the company says in the job listing. "If storytelling, travel, and coffee fuel your soul, this is your dream gig." Starbucks wants one of the hires to be a current employee, and the other can be anyone from outside the company. According to Newsweek , To apply, candidates must be US residents, 18 or older, and have a high school diploma or GED. A valid passport is also needed, as the job involves international travel. — 620 WTMJ (@620wtmj) June 12, 2025 Starbucks Seeks Global Coffee Creators With Big Perks and Pay The new hires will visit unique Starbucks spots, such as the coffee farm in Costa Rica or the Reserve Roastery in Milan. They'll also explore stores in busy cities like Tokyo and post videos about their experiences to Starbucks' social media. To apply, candidates must post a video on TikTok using the hashtag #StarbucksGlobalCoffeeCreator, USA Today said. The video should show their personality and why they're perfect for the job. Applicants need to include a video link with their submission on the Starbucks website. The deadline to apply is June 14. While the job is mostly remote, all travel costs and work-related expenses will be full-time role also includes benefits like health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans. The salary for the role ranges from $80,100 to $136,000 depending on experience. This new opportunity comes as Starbucks continues to update its business model. Earlier this year, the company laid off over 1,000 corporate employees as part of a restructuring plan. Still, the brand is looking forward—investing in creative roles that connect with a global audience. The final candidates will be chosen after the application window closes. The job begins in August 2025. Originally published on © {{Year}} All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
The Herald Scotland
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Starbucks names first global barista championship winner
"She smiled and said, 'Well done, so far. I'm so proud of you,'" he said. "That coffee wasn't perfect, but it was the best cup I've ever had. Why? Because it made me feel warm. Even after I drank it, something stayed with me." That experience influenced Shimode's performance at Starbucks' inaugural Global Barista Championship, a three-day competition in Las Vegas where 12 employees from around the world showed off their skills in latte art, storytelling and more for the chance to be crowned champion. Shimode said he wanted to create a coffee that gives his customers the same warm feeling he found in his mother's coffee. Shimode, who was named global champion on June 11, had just eight minutes during the final competition to craft two lattes topped with art, pour four cups of coffee from a French press and craft his signature beverage for a panel of judges. All the while, a crowd of roughly 14,000 cheered him on, including more than a dozen friends, family members and co-workers waving a banner and customized signs. Shimode's said his signature drink - the Blooming Yuzu Espresso - is a "very refreshing beverage" with citrus notes and a long, sweet aftertaste, perfect for both coffee lovers and coffee-averse customers. "(It's) a drink that makes people say, 'I would love to have that again," he said. As global champion, Shimode will have the opportunity to co-create a beverage to be sold at Starbucks stores across North America "in the near future," according to the company's website. Shimode and the 11 other baristas were narrowed down from 84,000 employees who competed in regional competitions, with one representative for each of the company's six regions (North America, China, Japan, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa) and each Reserve Roastery location (Seattle, Chicago, New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Milan). The baristas faced a number of challenges throughout the event, such as making the perfect latte art tulip or guessing the correct coffee roast based on taste and smell alone, with contestants noting flavors like a "rich molasses and caramel" or "hints of nuts and dried fruit" after each slurp. A number of competitors told USA TODAY the blind tasting was their most challenging test, including Chico Gu from the Reserve Roastery in Shanghai. Gu said it took a while to mail the six microblends in the competition to China, and he had just two weeks to memorize each flavor. "I spent a lot of time preparing for this competition," Gu said through a translator. "This is a milestone, and also I think a highlight of my life, talking from the moment I was born to now." Ivan Diana, representing the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan, said he trained at least three times a week for two hours in the months leading up to the competition, practicing latte art and store rush challenges. Cali Hegeman from the Chicago Reserve Roastery trained at least four hours each week and dyed her hair a deep red to match her signature drink, a layered drink with espresso and cold milk called the Undertow. Hegeman's creation, which was inspired by cherry pie flavors, was dubbed the "Fun-dertow." Shimode, who was married in April, pushed back his honeymoon to give himself time to prepare for the competition. He also spent three months avoiding spicy curries - his favorite food - to cleanse his palate for the blind taste test. "That was the biggest challenge for me," along with writing his script in English, Shimode told USA TODAY through a translator. Starbucks hiring content creators: Starbucks job offering up to six figures to travel, drink coffee Now, as the first global barista championship winner, Shimode will have plenty of opportunity to catch up on travel. His grand prize as the winner includes a trip to all six Starbucks Roastery Reserves. Shimode said he's most looking forward to visiting Milan. But first, he plans to return to his store in Japan. "I want to go back to my store and work with my colleagues at my store as soon as possible," he said. "Being away from them for three months, I should have given them more support and helped them a lot more. But it was me who was supported by them." (This story was updated to include video.)
USA Today
12-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Starbucks names global barista champion after latte art, blind tasting challenges
Starbucks names global barista champion after latte art, blind tasting challenges Nobuki Shimode, a Starbucks store manager in Japan, said his favorite cup of coffee was poured by his mother. It was the morning before an important test at school, and Shimode's mother walked into his room with a fresh cup of coffee to get him ready for the day. "She smiled and said, 'Well done, so far. I'm so proud of you,'" he said. "That coffee wasn't perfect, but it was the best cup I've ever had. Why? Because it made me feel warm. Even after I drank it, something stayed with me.' That experience influenced Shimode's performance at Starbucks' inaugural Global Barista Championship, a three-day competition in Las Vegas where 12 employees from around the world showed off their skills in latte art, storytelling and more for the chance to be crowned champion. Shimode said he wanted to create a coffee that gives his customers the same warm feeling he found in his mother's coffee. Shimode, who was named global champion on June 11, had just eight minutes during the final competition to craft two lattes topped with art, pour four cups of coffee from a French press and craft his signature beverage for a panel of judges. All the while, a crowd of roughly 14,000 cheered him on, including more than a dozen friends, family members and co-workers waving a banner and customized signs. Shimode's said his signature drink – the Blooming Yuzu Espresso – is a 'very refreshing beverage' with citrus notes and a long, sweet aftertaste, perfect for both coffee lovers and coffee-averse customers. '(It's) a drink that makes people say, 'I would love to have that again,' he said. As global champion, Shimode will have the opportunity to co-create a beverage to be sold at Starbucks stores across North America 'in the near future,' according to the company's website. Shimode and the 11 other baristas were narrowed down from 84,000 employees who competed in regional competitions, with one representative for each of the company's six regions (North America, China, Japan, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa) and each Reserve Roastery location (Seattle, Chicago, New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Milan). The baristas faced a number of challenges throughout the event, such as making the perfect latte art tulip or guessing the correct coffee roast based on taste and smell alone, with contestants noting flavors like a 'rich molasses and caramel' or 'hints of nuts and dried fruit" after each slurp. A number of competitors told USA TODAY the blind tasting was their most challenging test, including Chico Gu from the Reserve Roastery in Shanghai. Gu said it took a while to mail the six microblends in the competition to China, and he had just two weeks to memorize each flavor. 'I spent a lot of time preparing for this competition," Gu said through a translator. 'This is a milestone, and also I think a highlight of my life, talking from the moment I was born to now.' Ivan Diana, representing the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan, said he trained at least three times a week for two hours in the months leading up to the competition, practicing latte art and store rush challenges. Cali Hegeman from the Chicago Reserve Roastery trained at least four hours each week and dyed her hair a deep red to match her signature drink, a layered drink with espresso and cold milk called the Undertow. Hegeman's creation, which was inspired by cherry pie flavors, was dubbed the 'Fun-dertow.' Shimode, who was married in April, pushed back his honeymoon to give himself time to prepare for the competition. He also spent three months avoiding spicy curries – his favorite food – to cleanse his palate for the blind taste test. 'That was the biggest challenge for me,' along with writing his script in English, Shimode told USA TODAY through a translator. Starbucks hiring content creators: Starbucks job offering up to six figures to travel, drink coffee Now, as the first global barista championship winner, Shimode will have plenty of opportunity to catch up on travel. His grand prize as the winner includes a trip to all six Starbucks Roastery Reserves. Shimode said he's most looking forward to visiting Milan. But first, he plans to return to his store in Japan. "I want to go back to my store and work with my colleagues at my store as soon as possible," he said. "Being away from them for three months, I should have given them more support and helped them a lot more. But it was me who was supported by them."
USA Today
04-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Starbucks coffee competition draws top baristas for latte art, blind tasting challenges
Starbucks coffee competition draws top baristas for latte art, blind tasting challenges Show Caption Hide Caption Starbucks to cut 13 drinks from menu amid restructuring Starbucks cuts 13 drinks from menu, streamlining operations and improving service, with more reductions expected in coming months. Straight Arrow News For the past 15 weeks, Cali Hegeman's life has revolved around coffee. By day, the 22-year-old Starbucks barista crafts lattes and mochas at the Chicago Reserve Roastery. In her off hours, she reads coffee books, listens to coffee podcasts and combs through YouTube for coffee recipes. It's all part of her training for the inaugural Starbucks Global Barista Championship, a three-day event that kicks off June 9 in Las Vegas. Hegeman is set to compete against 11 other baristas from around the world, each showcasing their talents and knowledge of the morning staple through blind coffee tastings, latte art, storytelling, store rush simulations and their own signature beverages. The competition will showcase the winners of Starbucks' regional and Reserve Roastery championships, which featured more than 84,000 baristas. Starbucks named one champion for each of its six regions (North America, China, Japan, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa) and one for each Reserve Roastery location (Seattle, Chicago, New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Milan). Hegeman was named champion at the Chicago Reserve Roastery last year after competing in front of a crowd full of friends and family holding signs like 'Rally for Cali' and 'You can brew it.' Now, she spends four hours each week working with an assigned trainer to prepare for Las Vegas, perfecting her latte art and writing a script for the storytelling challenge. Hegeman said she adds daily challenges during her regular shift hours as well, such as adding latte art to every tall order. Starbucks unveils 2025 summer menu: See the new food, drink items 'The one thing I'm really missing is the longevity with coffee – I've only been a partner for a little over two years – so I definitely felt that pressure,' she told USA TODAY. 'My roommate thinks I'm crazy, but gosh, probably over 200 hours (have been spent training). It's a lot.' The competition, which takes place during the Starbucks Leadership Experience conference, will be livestreamed on YouTube starting June 9. The winner will be named June 11, with the final four baristas competing in front of an audience of roughly 14,000 Starbucks employees starting at 7:30 a.m. PT.
USA Today
04-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
'200 hours' of training: How one barista is prepping for Starbucks' global championship
'200 hours' of training: How one barista is prepping for Starbucks' global championship Show Caption Hide Caption Starbucks to cut 13 drinks from menu amid restructuring Starbucks cuts 13 drinks from menu, streamlining operations and improving service, with more reductions expected in coming months. Straight Arrow News For the past 15 weeks, Cali Hegeman's life has revolved around coffee. By day, the 22-year-old Starbucks barista crafts lattes and mochas at the Chicago Reserve Roastery. In her off hours, she reads coffee books, listens to coffee podcasts and combs through YouTube for coffee recipes. It's all part of her training for the inaugural Starbucks Global Barista Championship, a three-day event that kicks off June 9 in Las Vegas. Hegeman is set to compete against 11 other baristas from around the world, each showcasing their talents and knowledge of the morning staple through blind coffee tastings, latte art, storytelling, store rush simulations and their own signature beverages. The competition will showcase the winners of Starbucks' regional and Reserve Roastery championships, which featured more than 84,000 baristas. Starbucks named one champion for each of its six regions (North America, China, Japan, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa) and one for each Reserve Roastery location (Seattle, Chicago, New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Milan). Hegeman was named champion at the Chicago Reserve Roastery last year after competing in front of a crowd full of friends and family holding signs like 'Rally for Cali' and 'You can brew it.' Now, she spends four hours each week working with an assigned trainer to prepare for Las Vegas, perfecting her latte art and writing a script for the storytelling challenge. Hegeman said she adds daily challenges during her regular shift hours as well, such as adding latte art to every tall order. Starbucks unveils 2025 summer menu: See the new food, drink items 'The one thing I'm really missing is the longevity with coffee – I've only been a partner for a little over two years – so I definitely felt that pressure,' she told USA TODAY. 'My roommate thinks I'm crazy, but gosh, probably over 200 hours (have been spent training). It's a lot.' The competition, which takes place during the Starbucks Leadership Experience conference, will be livestreamed on YouTube starting June 9. The winner will be named June 11, with the final four baristas competing in front of an audience of roughly 14,000 Starbucks employees starting at 7:30 a.m. PT.
