Starbucks Barista (T1466)

Target•Shelby Township, MI

23d•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 includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe-card specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following food safety, OSHA, Target, and Starbucks standards. Baristas support store operations through replenishment, inventory accuracy, product presentation, cleaning, pricing and promotional signing, and fulfillment of digital orders. The position also involves engaging with guests, maintaining the Starbucks dining area, and assisting with other guest-service duties as needed.

Requirements

Previous Starbucks or food-service experience is preferred but not required.
Have 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, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without 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 in areas where common allergens may be present or handled.
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.

Responsibilities

Greet guests warmly, help them find what they need or resolve issues, and thank 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 efficiently and safely.
Execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organization, and storage of reserve product.
Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
Support Starbucks Drive Up and help ensure digital orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
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 temperature-sensitive food items.
Complete and record required 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 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.
Provide guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while observing applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
Perform other duties based on business needs.