So You Wanna Be a California Barista, Eh? ☕️
Let's be honest, the world runs on caffeine (don't tell tea lovers I said that), and who dispenses this magical elixir? The glorious baristas at Starbucks, of course! But before you can whip up caramel macchiatos like a pro and become a latte art legend, there's a burning question in your mind: how old do I gotta be to join the Starbucks fam in California?
Fear not, aspiring coffee connoisseur, for knowledge is about to be brewed!
In the Golden State, the minimum age requirement to become a barista at Starbucks is 16 years old. That means, if you've mastered the art of brewing coffee at home and can handle the occasional grumpy customer before noon (hey, everyone needs their caffeine fix!), then you're good to go.
But wait, there's more!
California has laws about how many hours a minor can work, and these can vary depending on your age and whether it's a school day or not. Here's a quick rundown to save you from deciphering legalese:
- 16 & 17-year-olds: Can work up to 4 hours on a school day and 8 hours on a non-school day. There's also a limit of 40 hours per week during school weeks and 8 hours per day during non-school weeks.
So, as long as you're 16 and you can navigate the caffeine jungle (both brewing it and dealing with those who crave it), then Starbucks could be your dream job!
Pro Tip: Check out the Starbucks careers website https://www.starbucks.com/careers/ to see what openings they have in your area. And hey, who knows, maybe you'll become the next latte art champion!
