Starbucks Barista

Target • Gilroy, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which supports a consistent guest experience by keeping products fresh, in stock, available, accurately priced, and properly presented. The role provides guests with a consistent Starbucks experience by preparing handcrafted beverages and food, maintaining product quality and freshness, and following food-safety requirements.

Baristas engage with guests, help resolve questions or issues, and maintain an inviting dining area. They complete food and beverage routines such as receiving deliveries, replenishment, inventory and freshness checks, cleaning, signing, and organizing products. They also follow Target and Starbucks procedures, complete required training and certifications, work safely, and assist with other guest-service tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology 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, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally 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 handled or present.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements, including 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, resolving issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
• Support teammates and assist in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs and prioritize guest needs over tasks.
• Maintain Food & Beverage standards and provide a fresh, abundant shopping experience.
• Complete food and beverage routines, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, and organizing and storing reserve products.
• Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
• Follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience while working efficiently and 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 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 according to best practices and follow perishable inventory procedures.
• Execute sampling best practices and complete required Starbucks 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.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits related to financial well-being, education, and overall well-being; eligibility details are provided through the benefits eligibility link.

What This Job Offers

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