Starbucks Barista (T2230)

Target•Livonia, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works as part of Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide a consistent Starbucks experience for guests. The role includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining product quality and freshness, and following food safety and OSHA guidelines. Baristas help ensure Food & Beverage products are available, accurately priced, properly presented, and safely handled. The work is fast-moving, active, and physically demanding, with a focus on teamwork, flexibility, and guest service. The position involves interacting with guests and team members, supporting store operations, and maintaining a clean, inviting Starbucks dining area. Baristas receive training to learn the role. The starting hourly rate is $16.25 USD. The job requires schedule flexibility, including availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times. Physical work includes remaining mobile during scheduled shifts, using ladders when needed, and handling merchandise weighing up to 44 pounds without assistance on occasion. Work may involve refrigeration and freezer conditions, allergens, and varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements.

Requirements

Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other 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 accomplish 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 when needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving items up to 44 pounds without assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report to scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions where common allergens may be handled or present, and in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements during certain duties.
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 friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Adapt to business and guest needs, prioritizing guests while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory 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 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 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 complying with applicable adult beverage laws.
Perform other duties based on business needs.