Starbucks Barista (T0821)

Target • Alexandria, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista is part of Target’s Food & Beverage team, which helps provide guests with fresh, available, accurately priced products and a consistent food and beverage experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining product quality and freshness, and following food safety and operational standards. Target provides training to help team members learn the role and develop career skills.

Baristas create a friendly and helpful guest experience, assist with questions and issues, and support teammates and other store areas as needed. They maintain the Starbucks space and dining area, complete food and beverage routines, and follow Target and Starbucks procedures for inventory, cleaning, safety, and compliance. The role is active and physically demanding, includes a flexible schedule that may involve nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require working in refrigerated or freezer conditions and varying temperatures.

Requirements

• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology 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 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, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional 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 refrigerated 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 during 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, inspiring guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them.
• 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, inventory routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
• Stay aware of current and future Starbucks promotions.
• Maintain an inviting dining area throughout the shift.
• Engage with guests in accordance with 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 Starbucks-space cleaning tasks according to best practices.
• 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 training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies, report hazards, and correct them where possible.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, following applicable compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target offers benefits related to financial well-being, education, and overall well-being; eligibility details are provided through the linked benefits page.

What This Job Offers

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