Starbucks Barista (T1282)

Target•Helena, MT

3d•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 through handcrafted beverages and food, while following food safety, quality, operational, and service standards. Baristas also help maintain an inviting dining area and may support other guest-service activities such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. The position is active and physically demanding, requiring teamwork, flexibility, and attention to detail. Schedules may vary and include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. Work may involve refrigeration and freezer conditions, allergens, changing temperatures and humidity, and remaining mobile for the duration of a shift. Target provides training for the role.

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 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 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 efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; report for scheduled work, complete scheduled shifts, and take required meal and rest breaks.
Ability to work in refrigeration and freezer temperatures and conditions, where common allergens may also be handled or present.
Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties, including 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 an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests warmly, helping them find what they need or resolving issues, and ending transactions with a sincere thank you.
Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Adapt to business and guest needs and prioritize guests while providing a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and execute processes for deliveries, replenishment, in-stocks, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
Stay aware of current and future Starbucks promotions.
Follow Target and Starbucks routines to deliver a consistent guest experience, complete tasks efficiently, and maintain food safety.
Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests to meet or exceed their expectations.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe-card specifications.
Follow food-safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items.
Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space 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 maintain accurate in-stocks and inventory records.
Execute sampling best practices and complete required training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, 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 maintaining compliance, including with adult beverage laws when applicable.
Perform other duties based on business needs.