Starbucks Barista

Target • Los Angeles, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team and helps provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience. The role focuses on guest service, preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, and maintaining food quality, freshness, safety, and presentation. Baristas follow Target and Starbucks routines while completing tasks efficiently and supporting a clean, inviting Starbucks dining area.

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, including frequent lifting or moving of items up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions, around common allergens, and in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive Up and carryout.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times, and to work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly, helpful 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 with a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs while prioritizing guests over tasks.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute processes for deliveries, replenishment, in-stocks, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
• Stay informed about current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
• Follow Target and Starbucks routines and food safety practices.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift.
• Engage with guests and prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards and Starbucks standards.
• Monitor and record temperatures for 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 training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies, report hazards, and correct them 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

• Competitive benefits covering financial, education, and well-being offerings; eligibility details are provided through the linked benefits information.

What This Job Offers

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