Starbucks Barista (T2086)

Target • Reynoldsburg, OH

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience and an inviting, well-maintained shopping and dining area. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food according to recipe specifications, maintaining product quality and freshness, and following food safety requirements and Target and Starbucks routines. Baristas also support broader guest-service and store operations, including helping guests, assisting peers, and providing backup cashier, Order Pickup, and Drive Up support as needed.

This is an active, fast-paced role requiring flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to remain focused while completing multiple tasks. The schedule may vary and can include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods. Work may involve refrigeration and freezer conditions, allergens, changing temperatures and humidity, and mobility throughout a shift. The starting hourly rate is $16.50, with a stated pay range of $16.50–$24.75 per hour.

Requirements

• Previous Starbucks or food-service experience is preferred but not required.
• 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 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 as needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally 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 in areas where common allergens may be handled or present.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive Up and carryout.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Starbucks or food-service experience.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly and helpful guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find items or resolve issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
• Prioritize guest needs while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience during store operating hours.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
• Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
• Follow Target and Starbucks routines and food safety practices while completing tasks efficiently.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards and specifications.
• Monitor and record temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items and complete and record cleaning tasks according to best practices.
• Identify damaged, recalled, or expired items and process them according to best practices.
• Place store-initiated orders and follow perishable inventory procedures to support accurate in-stocks and inventory records.
• Execute sampling best practices and complete required quality-control training and certifications for Starbucks products.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, and report or correct hazards when possible.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, Order Pickup, and Drive Up, following applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

What This Job Offers

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