Starbucks Barista (T1014)

Target•Cheektowaga, NY

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista provides a consistent Starbucks experience for guests while supporting Target’s Food & Beverage operations. The role involves crafting beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, following food safety requirements, and keeping the Starbucks space and dining area clean, organized, and inviting. Baristas help guests, support team members, and adapt to changing business and guest needs to deliver a friendly and efficient experience. The position is fast-paced and physically active, with a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.

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 directed technology equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to resolve guest questions quickly and on the spot.
Attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step processes.
Ability to stay 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 up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; report for 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 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, resolve issues, and end transactions with a sincere thank you.
Deliver a fresh, abundant, and exceptional guest experience, prioritizing guest needs over tasks.
Engage with guests according to Starbucks standards and prepare handcrafted beverages and food to recipe-card specifications.
Execute 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 future Starbucks promotions and follow Target and Starbucks routines efficiently and safely.
Maintain an inviting dining area and uphold Food & Beverage standards throughout the shift.
Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of sensitive food items.
Complete and record required 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 support accurate in-stocks and inventory records.
Execute sampling best practices and complete required Starbucks quality-control training and certifications.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Provide 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.