Starbucks Barista

Target•Irvine, CA

16d•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 Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following food safety, OSHA, Target, and Starbucks standards. Baristas support food and beverage operations through replenishment, inventory accuracy, product presentation, cleaning, pricing and promotional signing, and storage of reserve product. They also maintain an inviting dining area, stay informed about promotions, and assist with guest-service tasks such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. This is an active, fast-paced, physically demanding role requiring teamwork, flexibility, attention to detail, and responsiveness to guest and business needs. Team members receive training for the role and must complete required training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control. Work may involve refrigeration and freezer conditions, allergens, varying temperatures and humidity, and outdoor or other elements while performing duties such as Drive Up and carryout. The starting hourly rate is $20.00 USD.

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 multi-step 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 safely and efficiently, frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving 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 and in areas 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 is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Create a friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need or 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.
Prioritize guest needs and provide a fresh, abundant shopping experience throughout operating hours.
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 and food safety requirements while working efficiently.
Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food to the specifications on recipe cards.
Monitor and record temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items as required.
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 training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control.
Follow ethical conduct, safety, compliance, and hazard-reporting practices.
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.