Starbucks Barista (T2488)

Target•Cincinnati, OH

23d•$16 - $24

About The Position

A Starbucks Barista provides guests with a consistent Starbucks experience by preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food, maintaining product quality and freshness, and following food-safety requirements. The role is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which supports fresh, in-stock, accurately priced and well-presented products and services. Baristas create a friendly and helpful guest experience, assist guests and fellow team members, and adapt to changing business needs. They carry out Starbucks and Target routines, including replenishment, inventory and food-safety procedures, cleaning, order fulfillment and promotional awareness. The role also supports Starbucks Drive Up and other guest services as needed. The work is fast-paced and physically active. It may involve flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends and holidays; working in refrigerated or freezer conditions and around allergens; remaining mobile throughout a shift; climbing ladders; and safely handling merchandise weighing up to 44 pounds. The position pays $16.00–$24.00 per hour, with a starting hourly rate of $16.00.

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 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; interpret instructions, reports and information; and 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, and to work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in environments where common allergens may be handled or present.
Ability to work in or 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 scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.

Nice To Haves

Previous Starbucks or food-service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a friendly, inspiring and easy guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving 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.
Adapt to business and guest needs and prioritize guests while maintaining a fresh, abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and 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.
Follow Target and Starbucks routines while completing tasks efficiently and maintaining food safety.
Support Starbucks Drive Up by ensuring digital guest orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift.
Engage with guests and meet or exceed expectations based on Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe-card specifications.
Follow food-safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items.
Complete and record required cleaning tasks in the Starbucks area.
Identify damaged, recalled or expired items and process them according to best practices.
Place store-initiated orders according to best practices to maintain accurate in-stocks.
Follow perishable inventory procedures and accurately record inventory.
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, report hazards and correct them when 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.