Starbucks Barista

Target • Tustin, CA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which works to provide guests with fresh, available, accurately priced products and a consistent experience. The role delivers a welcoming Starbucks experience by preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, engaging with guests, and maintaining product quality, freshness, and food safety. Baristas also support food and beverage operations, including replenishment, inventory routines, cleaning, organization, signing, and promotional awareness. The position may also assist with guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up.

Requirements

• Enjoy interacting with and helping guests and fellow team members.
• Be able to work in a fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding role that requires teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving.
• Be open to a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.
• Have a welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Be able to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be able to resolve guest questions quickly.
• Have attention to detail and the ability to follow multi-step processes.
• Remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Climb ladders as needed.
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without assistance.
• Work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Work in refrigeration and freezer environments where common allergens may be handled or present.
• Work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive Up and carryout.
• 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 warmly, helping them find items or resolve issues, and thanking 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, prioritizing 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, organizing, and storing reserve product.
• Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
• Maintain an inviting guest dining area throughout the shift.
• Engage with guests to meet and exceed expectations based on Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications.
• Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of sensitive food items.
• Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks area 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 maintain accurate in-stocks and inventory records.
• Execute sampling best practices and complete required Starbucks quality-control training and certifications.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while following applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits are available across financial, education, and well-being categories; eligibility details are provided through the supplied benefits links.

What This Job Offers

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