Starbucks Barista (T1324)

Target • Mayfield Heights, OH

26d • 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 also help keep products available, accurately priced, signed, and presented on the sales floor, while supporting store and digital guest services as needed.

The position is fast-paced and physically active, requiring teamwork, flexibility, guest interaction, and attention to detail. Work schedules may vary and can include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. The posted starting hourly rate is $16.00, with a pay range of $16.00–$24.00 per hour. Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred, but not required.

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 with 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 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 lifting or moving up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Availability for a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times; ability to work 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 handled or present.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive Ups and carryout.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may vary in length.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them.
• Support peers in other areas and adjust to business and guest needs while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Provide a fresh and abundant shopping experience, prioritizing guests’ needs over tasks and upholding Food & Beverage standards.
• 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 upcoming Starbucks promotions.
• Follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience while completing tasks efficiently and maintaining food safety.
• Support Starbucks Drive Up orders by ensuring they are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• 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 for 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 to ensure accurate inventory records.
• Execute sampling best practices and complete required training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and a culture of safety and compliance; follow safety policies and training, and report or correct hazards where possible.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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