Starbucks Barista

Target • Inglewood, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide a consistent Starbucks experience and an inviting, fresh, and well-stocked environment for guests. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, engaging with guests, and supporting food and beverage operations, including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, cleaning, presentation, pricing, and promotional signing.

Baristas follow Target and Starbucks routines and food-safety practices while delivering friendly, helpful service. They may also assist with other guest services, including backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. The work is fast-paced and physically active, and requires flexibility to meet business and guest needs. Training is provided; previous Starbucks or food-service experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Previous Starbucks or food-service experience is preferred but not required.
• Have a welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot.
• Pay attention to detail and follow multi-step processes.
• Remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team-member issues; interpret instructions, reports, and information; and accurately handle cash-register operations as needed.
• Climb ladders as needed.
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• 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.
• Work in refrigeration and freezer conditions, where common allergens may be handled or present, and in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements during duties such as Drive Up and carryout.
• Remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Starbucks or food-service experience.

Responsibilities

• Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them.
• Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs, prioritizing guests to deliver a fresh and abundant shopping experience during all hours of operation.
• Uphold Food & Beverage Standards and execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stocks routines, 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 provide a consistent guest experience and complete tasks efficiently while maintaining food safety.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food to the specifications on recipe cards.
• Follow food-safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items.
• Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space.
• 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 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 and training, report hazards, and correct them 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