Starbucks Barista (T0988)

Target•Stow, OH

18h•$16 - $24

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team and helps provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining product freshness and food safety, and supporting a clean, inviting dining area. Baristas also help guests, maintain accurate inventory and product presentation, and support other store services as needed. This is an active, fast-paced role requiring teamwork, flexibility, attention to detail, and a focus on guest service. Team members receive training for the role and must follow Target and Starbucks routines, food safety requirements, and applicable safety and compliance policies. Work schedules may vary and can include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. The role involves remaining mobile during shifts, handling merchandise, and working in environments that may include refrigeration, freezer conditions, allergens, and varying temperatures and humidity.

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 accomplish 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 if needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 44 pounds without assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times, and to work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer conditions and in environments where common allergens may be present or handled.
Ability to work in 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 and helpful guest experience by greeting guests, assisting them, resolving issues, and thanking them for their visits.
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.
Execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve products.
Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
Maintain an inviting 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.
Identify damaged, recalled, or expired items and process them according to best practices.
Place store-initiated orders and follow perishable inventory procedures to ensure 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.
Perform other duties based on business needs.