Starbucks Barista (T0985)

Target•Strongsville, OH

14d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience and an easy, inspiring, and friendly shopping experience. The role includes crafting beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following Target and Starbucks standards, routines, and food-safety practices. Baristas also support food and beverage operations, keep the Starbucks dining area inviting, and assist guests and team members across the store as business needs require. The role requires a welcoming and helpful approach, adaptability in a fast-moving and physically active environment, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Team members should be prepared for a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods, as well as work in refrigerated or freezer areas and varying temperatures and conditions. Target provides training for the role. Previous Starbucks or food-service experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

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 with 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 frequent lifting or moving of items up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of merchandise up to 44 pounds without assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; report as scheduled, work 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 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 but not required.

Responsibilities

Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests warmly, 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 and abundant shopping experience throughout 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 upcoming Starbucks promotions.
Follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience and complete tasks efficiently while maintaining 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-card specifications.
Monitor and record temperature-sensitive food items and follow food-safety requirements and best practices.
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 support accurate in-stocks and inventory records.
Execute sampling best practices and complete required Starbucks product quality-control training and certifications.
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 complying with applicable adult-beverage laws and other requirements.
Perform other duties based on business needs.