Starbucks Barista (T1022)

Target•Greenville, NC

12d

About The Position

As a Starbucks Barista at Target, you help create a consistent Starbucks experience for guests by making handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications and maintaining food quality, freshness, and safety. The role supports Food & Beverage operations, including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, presentation, pricing, promotions, and keeping the Starbucks dining area inviting. Baristas follow Target and Starbucks routines, standards, best practices, and required training while helping guests and supporting team members across the store. The position is fast-moving and physically active, requiring teamwork, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Work schedules may vary and can include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. The role may involve working around refrigeration and freezer conditions, allergens, and varying temperatures and humidity, as well as supporting Drive-Up and carryout duties.

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 multi-step 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 lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally 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 refrigeration and freezer conditions and in areas where common allergens may be present or handled.
Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties, including Drive-Up and carryout.
Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests warmly, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them after transactions.
Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Adjust to business and guest needs, prioritizing guests over tasks and providing a fresh, abundant shopping experience.
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 future Starbucks promotions and follow Target and Starbucks routines.
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 and specifications.
Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items.
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 ensure 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, 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 following applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
Perform other duties based on business needs.