Starbucks Barista (T1015)

Target • New Bern, NC

10d

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to create a consistent Starbucks experience for guests. The role involves preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, providing welcoming and helpful guest service, and maintaining food quality, freshness, safety, and presentation. Baristas follow Target and Starbucks routines and standards while completing operational tasks efficiently and contributing to a positive team environment.

The position is fast-moving, active, and physically demanding. It requires flexibility to meet business needs, including a variable schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods. Team members must be able to remain mobile throughout scheduled shifts, work in varying temperatures including refrigeration and freezer areas, and handle or encounter common allergens. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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 multistep 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 efficiently and safely, frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times; 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 during 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, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
• Engage with guests to meet and exceed their expectations based on Starbucks standards.
• Produce handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
• Maintain a fresh, abundant, and inviting shopping and dining experience throughout operating hours.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines while maintaining food safety.
• 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.
• Monitor and record temperature-sensitive food items according to food safety requirements and best practices.
• 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 maintaining applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs and perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target offers competitive benefits in financial, education, and well-being areas; eligibility for this role is described at the provided benefits URL.

What This Job Offers

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