Starbucks Barista (T2322)

Target • Mentor, OH

27d • $16 - $23

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista provides guests with a consistent Starbucks experience by preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following food-safety requirements. The role contributes to an inviting, friendly shopping experience and supports Food & Beverage operations, including replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing, and promotional processes.

Baristas engage with guests, help resolve questions or issues, fulfill digital orders through Starbucks Drive Up, and support other guest-service needs as required. They maintain the Starbucks dining area, complete cleaning and inventory routines, monitor food safety, and follow Target and Starbucks standards, procedures, and training. The position also requires flexibility to support changing business and guest needs and to work in a fast-paced, active environment.

Requirements

• Previous Starbucks or food-service experience is preferred but not required.
• 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 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 if needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely; frequently lift or move products up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report for 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.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly, easy, and inspiring guest experience by greeting guests, 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 and prioritize guests while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and 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.
• Follow Target and Starbucks routines to deliver a consistent guest experience and maintain food safety.
• Support Starbucks Drive Up by fulfilling digital guest orders accurately and on time.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage guests according to Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
• Monitor and record temperature-sensitive food items and follow food-safety requirements.
• Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space.
• 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 following applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target directs candidates to its benefits website for information about financial, education, and well-being benefits and provides a separate link for role-specific benefits eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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