Starbucks Barista

Target•Los Angeles, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following food safety, OSHA, Target, and Starbucks standards. Baristas help keep products fresh, in stock, accurately recorded, presented, and priced, while creating an inviting and clean dining area. The position involves frequent guest interaction, responding to questions and resolving issues, and supporting team members and other store areas as needed. It is a fast-moving, physically active role that requires flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to complete multiple tasks while prioritizing guest needs. Work schedules may vary and can include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. The starting hourly rate is $20.00 USD.

Requirements

Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.
Have a welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
Communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Resolve guest questions quickly and on the spot.
Pay attention to detail and follow multi-step processes.
Remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment while completing 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 when needed.
Scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently; frequently lift or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times; report for 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 certain duties, including Drive Up and carryout.
Remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift; shift length may vary.

Nice To Haves

Previous Starbucks or food service experience.

Responsibilities

Create a friendly, helpful, and inspiring guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them.
Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Adapt to business and guest needs, prioritizing guests while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and carry out food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory routines, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
Stay informed about current and future Starbucks promotions and follow Target and Starbucks routines efficiently and consistently.
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 and specifications.
Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for sensitive food items.
Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space 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.
Carry out sampling best practices and complete required quality-control training and certifications for Starbucks products.
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.