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Starbucks

NASDAQ: SBUX

Explore Starbucks careers at the global coffeehouse leader. Find barista, management, and corporate roles across 35,000+ stores worldwide with competitive benefits.

Industry

Food & Beverage Retail

Year founded

1971

Employees

380,000

About

Starbucks Corporation is the world's largest coffeehouse chain, operating over 35,000 stores across 80+ countries.

The company serves premium coffee, tea, food, and beverages to millions of customers daily through company-operated and licensed locations.

Founded in Seattle's Pike Place Market, Starbucks has become synonymous with specialty coffee culture and the "third place" experience between home and work.

The company is known for pioneering employee benefits in retail, including healthcare coverage and stock options for part-time workers.

Headquarters
Seattle, Washington, United States
Key leadership
Laxman Narasimhan (CEO)

Notable highlights

  • World's largest coffeehouse chain with 35,000+ stores globally
  • Pioneer in ethical sourcing with C.A.F.E. Practices program
  • Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and tuition assistance for partners (employees)
  • Mobile ordering and payment innovation leader in retail
  • Committed to hiring 25,000 veterans and military spouses by 2025

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