Starbucks Sweetens Deal for Baristas With $1,200 Performance Bonuses

People walk past a Starbucks coffee shop in New York City, in this file photo. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty ImagesAs part of its “Back to Starbucks” program, the global coffee maker is offering its baristas and shift supervisors a chance to earn up to $1,200 per year, or $300 per quarter, in performance bonuses.“This reward recognizes teams that work together to deliver excellence and is part of our commitment to shared success,” Mike Grams, Starbucks executive vice president and chief operating officer, said in an April 2 statement.