Starbucks Barista

Target•Santa Clarita, CA

8d•Onsite

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 shopping experience. The role involves preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following Target and Starbucks standards for food safety, operations, and guest service. Baristas support food and beverage operations through replenishment, inventory and order accuracy, product rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and proper storage. They maintain an inviting dining area, stay aware of Starbucks promotions, complete required product-quality training and certifications, and support other guest services as needed. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work in an active, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

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 and interpret instructions, reports, and information.
Ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
Ability to climb ladders if needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, 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 that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and around common allergens.
Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other conditions, including while performing Drive-Up and carryout duties.
Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts.
Previous Starbucks or food-service experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Starbucks or food-service experience.

Responsibilities

Welcome guests, provide helpful assistance, resolve questions or issues, and thank guests at the end of transactions.
Deliver a fresh and abundant shopping experience while prioritizing guest needs.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines and food-safety requirements.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe specifications.
Perform food and beverage operations, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and reserve-product storage.
Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
Monitor and record temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items and complete and record cleaning tasks.
Identify damaged, recalled, or expired products 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 quality-control training and certifications.
Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
Support other team members and assist in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Provide guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, following applicable compliance requirements.
Adapt to changing business and guest needs and perform other duties based on business needs.