Starbucks Barista (T2014)

Target•Grand Rapids, MI

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista helps create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience while preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications. The role supports the Food & Beverage team’s work to keep products fresh, available, accurately priced, safely handled, and well presented. Baristas follow Target and Starbucks routines, maintain food safety and quality standards, support digital order fulfillment, and help keep the Starbucks space and dining area clean and inviting. The position also includes assisting guests and coworkers, adapting to changing business needs, and supporting other guest-service 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, interpret instructions and reports, and accurately handle cash-register operations as needed.
Ability to climb ladders when needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Availability for a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; ability to attend scheduled shifts and take required 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 Ups and carryout.
Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts.
Previous Starbucks or food-service experience is preferred, but not required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Starbucks or food-service experience.

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.
Adapt to business and guest needs and prioritize guest experience during store operations.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organization, and storage of 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 orders to ensure they are fulfilled accurately and on time.
Maintain an inviting dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of temperature-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 support 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 following applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
Perform other duties based on business needs.