Starbucks Barista

Target•Chula Vista, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Starbucks Barista on Target’s Food & Beverage team helps provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience through handcrafted beverages and food, attentive service, and fresh, safe, accurately managed products. The role combines guest engagement with food and beverage operations, including replenishment, inventory routines, food safety, presentation, cleaning, and promotional awareness. Target provides training to support the role, including required product quality-control training and certifications. The work is fast-paced and physically active, requiring teamwork, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to support guests and team members. Schedules may vary and include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times. Work may involve refrigerated or freezer areas, allergens, varying environmental conditions, and mobility throughout a shift.

Requirements

Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and fellow team members.
Ability to communicate using devices with multiple frequencies 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 multistep 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 efficiently and safely; frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times; report to scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in areas 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.
Adjust to business and guest needs, prioritizing guests over tasks and providing a fresh, abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines efficiently and safely.
Execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
Stay informed about current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
Maintain an inviting guest dining area throughout the shift.
Engage with guests and prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to Starbucks specifications and recipe cards.
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 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 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.