Starbucks Barista (T1370)

Target•Knoxville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide a consistent Starbucks experience for guests. The role involves preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following state and federal food safety, OSHA, Target, and Starbucks requirements. Baristas help keep products fresh, available, accurately priced, and well presented while supporting an inviting dining area and a smooth guest experience. The position is fast-moving and physically active, requires teamwork and flexibility, and may include guest-service support in other areas of the store.

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 and on the spot.
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, interpret instructions and information, and accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
Ability to climb ladders if needed.
Ability to frequently lift or move products up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in areas where common allergens may be handled or present.
Ability 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 a scheduled shift.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, and shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report to work as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Create a friendly, helpful guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them for their visit.
Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Adjust to business and guest needs, prioritizing guests while maintaining an abundant shopping experience during operating hours.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions and follow Target and Starbucks routines efficiently and consistently.
Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests to meet Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards and specifications.
Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of sensitive food items.
Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space 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 Starbucks product quality-control training and certifications.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, while complying with applicable adult beverage laws and other requirements.
Perform other duties based on business needs.
Access all building areas as needed, interpret instructions and reports, handle cash register operations as needed, and climb ladders if required.
Scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 44 pounds occasionally without additional assistance.
Work scheduled shifts, take required meal and rest breaks, and remain mobile for the duration of shifts.