Starbucks Barista (T2324)

Target • Syracuse, NY

18d

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience and an easy, inspiring, and friendly visit. The role includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following Target and Starbucks routines, food-safety requirements, and applicable OSHA guidelines. Baristas also help keep products fresh, in stock, accurately priced, signed, and presented across Food & Beverage areas.

This is an active, fast-paced, physically demanding role that requires guest interaction, teamwork, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to complete multiple tasks within established timeframes. Work schedules may vary and include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times. The starting hourly rate is $17.50 USD.

Requirements

• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and fellow 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 and 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 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, including nights, weekends, and holidays; report to scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and where common allergens may be present or handled.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to 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 an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests warmly, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them sincerely.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs and prioritize guests while delivering 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 to recipe-card specifications.
• Follow food-safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items.
• Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space.
• 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 following applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target provides information about competitive benefits in financial, education, and well-being areas; eligibility for benefits for this role is described at the linked benefits page.

What This Job Offers

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