Starbucks Barista

Target•Los Angeles, CA

14d

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to create a consistent Starbucks experience for guests. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and supporting food safety, inventory, replenishment, and presentation processes. Baristas also provide welcoming, helpful guest service, maintain an inviting dining area, and may assist with other guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up.

Requirements

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.
Demonstrate attention to detail and follow multi-step processes.
Remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish 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 up and down ladders if needed.
Scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently; frequently lift or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report for scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
Work in refrigeration and freezer conditions, where common allergens may be present or handled.
Work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive Up and carryout.
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 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 while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines.
Complete 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.
Maintain an inviting dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food to the specifications on recipe cards.
Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items.
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, report hazards, and correct them when possible.
Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, while following applicable compliance requirements.
Perform other duties based on business needs.