Starbucks Barista (T2324)

Target • Syracuse, NY

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which supports a consistent guest experience by keeping products fresh, in stock, available, accurately priced, and properly presented. The role provides a consistent Starbucks experience by preparing handcrafted food and beverages to recipe specifications, maintaining quality and freshness, and following food safety and OSHA guidelines.

Baristas create an easy, inspiring, and friendly experience for guests while carrying out food and beverage operations. This includes maintaining the Starbucks area and dining space, managing inventory and replenishment, following cleaning and food safety procedures, and supporting other guest services as needed. The role requires flexibility and teamwork in a fast-moving, physically active environment.

Requirements

• Have a welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Resolve guest questions quickly.
• Pay attention to detail and follow multistep processes.
• Remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Climb ladders as needed.
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving items up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times; report as scheduled, work scheduled shifts, and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Work in refrigeration and freezer conditions where common allergens may be handled or present.
• Work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive-up and carryout.
• 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 friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them after transactions.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas with a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs, prioritizing guest needs over tasks.
• Maintain Food & Beverage Standards and provide a fresh, abundant shopping experience.
• 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.
• Follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience and complete tasks efficiently while maintaining food safety.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift.
• Engage with guests according to Starbucks standards and strive to meet or exceed their expectations.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
• Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of 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 to ensure accurate in-stocks.
• Follow perishable inventory procedures and maintain accurate 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, 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.

Benefits

• Target offers benefits related to financial well-being, education, and overall well-being; eligibility details are provided through the linked benefits resources.

What This Job Offers

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