Starbucks Barista

Target • Tustin, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista helps deliver a consistent Starbucks experience for Target guests by preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following food-safety requirements. The role supports Food & Beverage operations, including replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing, promotional signing, cleaning, and product organization. Baristas create a welcoming guest experience, respond to guest needs, and help maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area. The position may also support guest services such as backup cashiering, Order Pickup, and Drive Up. Work schedules are flexible and may include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times. The role involves a physically active environment, including moving merchandise, working around refrigerated or freezer conditions and common allergens, and remaining mobile throughout scheduled shifts.

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 and on the spot.
• 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 when needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to attend scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments and around common allergens.
• Ability to work in 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly, help them find what they need, resolve issues, and end transactions with a sincere thank you.
• Support team efforts, assist peers in other areas, and adjust to business and guest needs while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Prioritize guests and provide 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 and follow Target and Starbucks routines efficiently and safely.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food to recipe-card specifications.
• 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 maintain 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 where possible.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, Order Pickup, and Drive Up while complying with applicable requirements, including adult beverage laws.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

What This Job Offers

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