Starbucks Barista (T2230)

Target • Livonia, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience and an easy, inspiring, and friendly shopping experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining product quality and freshness, and supporting food safety, inventory, replenishment, and presentation standards. Baristas also help keep the Starbucks dining area inviting and may support guest services in other areas of the store.

The position requires teamwork, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active retail environment. Target provides training for the role. Previous Starbucks or food-service experience is preferred but not required. The starting hourly rate is $16.25 USD.

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 accomplish 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 up and down ladders if needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report to scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
• Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions where common allergens may be present or handled.
• 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

• Greet guests warmly, help them find what they need or resolve issues, and thank 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 and prioritize guests while maintaining a fresh and 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-stocks, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, and organizing and storing reserve product.
• Stay aware of current and future Starbucks promotions.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests to meet Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards and specifications.
• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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