Starbucks Barista (T0861)

Target•Buffalo, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A Starbucks Barista at Target helps create a consistent Starbucks experience for guests by preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications and delivering friendly, helpful service. The role is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which supports product freshness, availability, accurate pricing, food safety, presentation, replenishment, and inventory accuracy. The position also provides experience with food quality and freshness management and applicable food-safety and OSHA guidelines. Baristas maintain Starbucks food and beverage standards, keep the dining area inviting, and carry out operational routines such as replenishment, inventory practices, cleaning, product rotation, temperature monitoring, and promotional awareness. They follow Target and Starbucks procedures, complete required training and certifications, work safely, and support other store services as needed. The role is active and physically demanding, involves teamwork and guest interaction, and requires schedule flexibility, including potential nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods.

Requirements

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 and interpret instructions, reports, and information.
Ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
Ability to climb ladders when needed.
Ability to frequently lift or move products weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move merchandise weighing up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; report as scheduled, work scheduled shifts, and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer temperatures and 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 is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Create a friendly, helpful guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find products or resolve 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.
Adapt to business and guest needs and prioritize guests while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, and organizing and storing reserve product.
Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions and follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience while maintaining food safety.
Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe specifications.
Monitor and record temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items and comply with food-safety requirements.
Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space 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 quality-control training and certifications for Starbucks products.
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.
Access areas of the building as needed to respond to guest or team-member issues; interpret instructions, reports, and information; and accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
Climb ladders when needed; scan, handle, and move merchandise safely; remain mobile for scheduled shifts; and work in varying temperatures and conditions, including refrigeration, freezer environments, and areas where allergens may be present.