Starbucks Barista

Target • Redwood City, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining product freshness and availability, and supporting food safety, inventory, presentation, and operational standards. Baristas help create a friendly and easy guest experience while completing tasks efficiently and responding to changing business needs.

The position is active and physically demanding, involves working with a team and independently, and may include guest-service support in other areas such as cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. Work schedules may vary and can include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. The starting hourly rate is $20.75 USD.

Requirements

• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to resolve guest questions quickly.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow multistep processes.
• Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders as needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently; frequently lift or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times; report for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments where common allergens may be handled or present, and to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive Up and carryout.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, friendly, and helpful guest experience, including greeting guests, helping them find items, resolving issues, and thanking them after transactions.
• Prioritize guests’ needs while providing a fresh and abundant shopping experience throughout operating hours.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring experience.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute processes for deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organization, and reserve-product storage.
• Stay informed about current and future Starbucks promotions.
• Follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience, work efficiently, and maintain food safety.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
• Monitor and record temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items and follow food safety requirements.
• Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks area according to best practices.
• Identify damaged, recalled, or expired items and process them according to best practices.
• Place store-initiated orders and follow perishable inventory procedures to maintain accurate in-stocks and inventory records.
• Execute sampling best practices and complete required training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and a culture of safety and compliance; follow safety policies and training, and report or correct hazards where possible.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while complying with applicable requirements, including adult beverage laws.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed