Starbucks Barista

Target•San Rafael, CA

17d

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which supports a consistent guest experience by keeping food fresh, available, accurately priced, and properly presented. The role provides a consistent Starbucks experience through handcrafted food and beverages, guest service, and adherence to food safety standards. Baristas create a friendly, helpful, and easy guest experience while preparing products to recipe specifications and maintaining the Starbucks area. They carry out food and beverage operations, inventory and replenishment routines, cleaning, promotional awareness, and safety and compliance practices. The position may also support other guest services, including backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. This is an active, fast-paced role requiring teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to work a variable schedule. Work may involve refrigeration and freezer conditions, varying temperatures and humidity, common allergens, extended mobility during shifts, and moving merchandise.

Requirements

Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and fellow 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 as needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include 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, 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 welcoming guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find products or resolve issues, and thanking them after transactions.
Support teammates 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.
Maintain Food & Beverage standards and complete food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, inventory routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve products.
Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions.
Follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience and complete tasks efficiently while maintaining food safety.
Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift.
Engage with guests and meet or exceed expectations based on Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
Monitor and record temperatures for temperature-sensitive foods and follow food safety requirements.
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 maintain accurate in-stocks and inventory records.
Execute sampling best practices and complete required Starbucks product quality-control training and certifications.
Demonstrate ethical conduct and a culture of safety and compliance; follow safety policies, report hazards, and correct them when possible.
Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while complying with applicable requirements, including adult beverage laws.
Perform other duties based on business needs.