Starbucks Barista (T1415)

Target•Silver Spring, MD

17d

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which helps provide guests with fresh, available, accurately priced and presented products. The role delivers a consistent Starbucks experience by preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following food safety and operational procedures. Baristas help create a friendly, inspiring guest experience, keep the Starbucks space and dining area inviting, and support other store areas as needed.

Requirements

Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology 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 if needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 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 where common allergens may be handled or present.
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 is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Greet guests warmly, help them find what they need, 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 guest service over tasks.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute processes for deliveries, replenishment, in-stocks, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organization, and reserve product storage.
Stay informed about current and future Starbucks promotions.
Follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience, complete tasks efficiently, and maintain food safety.
Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift.
Engage with guests and meet or exceed their expectations based on Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
Monitor and record temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items and follow food safety requirements.
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 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 complying with applicable laws, including adult beverage laws.
Perform other duties based on business needs.