Starbucks Barista (T3320)

Target • Washington, DC

15d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience and a fresh, inviting shopping experience. The role includes crafting beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, following food safety and OSHA guidelines, and supporting efficient food and beverage operations. Baristas also help create a friendly guest experience, respond to guest needs, and assist team members in other areas as needed.

The position requires flexibility in a fast-moving, active environment and may involve working varied hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods. Team members may need to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions, handle common allergens, remain mobile during shifts, and lift or move merchandise weighing up to 44 pounds.

Requirements

• A 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 stay 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 items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving items up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; 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 handled or present.
• 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 throughout 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 products or resolve 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.
• Adjust to business and guest needs and prioritize guests while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines.
• 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.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage guests according to Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
• Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of sensitive food items.
• Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks area.
• 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 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.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target provides information about competitive benefits covering financial, education, and well-being offerings; eligibility details are provided through the linked benefits eligibility page.

What This Job Offers

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