Starbucks Barista (T1854)

Target • Rockville, MD

14d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which supports a consistent guest experience by keeping products fresh, in stock, available, accurately priced, and properly presented. The role provides guests with a consistent Starbucks experience by preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications and maintaining food quality and freshness. Baristas follow Target and Starbucks routines, food-safety requirements, and applicable safety and compliance practices while supporting the broader store team.

The role involves frequent guest interaction and work in a fast-moving, active, and physically demanding environment. Baristas may also assist with guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. Work schedules may vary and include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times. The position requires mobility throughout scheduled shifts and work in environments that may include refrigeration, freezer conditions, allergens, varying temperatures, and humidity.

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 safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 44 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, 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 and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements during 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.

Responsibilities

• Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them after 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 over tasks and providing a fresh, abundant shopping experience during operating hours.
• 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 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 and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe specifications.
• Monitor and record 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, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
• Support guest services, including backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, while complying with applicable adult beverage laws and other requirements.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target directs applicants to its careers benefits page for information about competitive benefits, including financial, education, and well-being offerings. Eligibility information is provided through a separate benefits eligibility page.

What This Job Offers

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