Starbucks Barista

Target•Vacaville, CA

15d

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works as part of Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience and an easy, inspiring, and friendly shopping experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and carrying out food safety, inventory, replenishment, cleaning, presentation, and promotional processes. Baristas engage with guests, respond to questions and issues, and help maintain an inviting dining area. The role also supports other store guest services and team needs as required. This is a fast-moving, active role 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 periods. Team members receive training for the role; prior Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology as directed.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to resolve guest questions promptly.
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 when needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequent lifting or moving of items up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of merchandise up to 44 pounds without assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays; report for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions, where 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 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 while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Adjust to business and guest needs and prioritize guests while providing a fresh, well-stocked shopping experience.
Maintain 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 upcoming Starbucks promotions.
Follow Target and Starbucks routines, including food safety practices, while completing tasks efficiently.
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.
Monitor and record temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items and complete and record required cleaning tasks.
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, following applicable compliance requirements.
Perform other duties based on business needs.