Starbucks Barista
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 well presented. The role provides a consistent Starbucks experience through handcrafted food and beverages, food-quality and freshness management, and compliance with food safety requirements. Baristas welcome and assist guests, prepare Starbucks food and beverages to recipe specifications, maintain the dining area, and carry out food and beverage operations such as replenishment, inventory routines, cleaning, signing, and product rotation. They follow Target and Starbucks procedures, food safety practices, and applicable safety and compliance standards while adjusting to changing business and guest needs. The role may also support cashiering, order pickup, and Drive-up services.
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 as part of a team.
- Ability to resolve guest questions quickly.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow multistep processes.
- Ability to stay focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Ability to access all areas of the building, interpret instructions and information, and accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
- Ability to climb ladders if needed.
- Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods; 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, and in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive-up or 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 guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find products or resolve issues, and thanking them after transactions.
- Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
- Prioritize guests’ needs and provide a fresh, abundant shopping experience throughout operating hours.
- Uphold Food & Beverage standards and 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.
- Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests to meet or exceed Starbucks standards.
- Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe cards.
- Monitor and record temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items and follow other food safety requirements.
- Complete and record 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 support accurate in-stocks and inventory records.
- Execute sampling best practices and complete required Starbucks product quality-control training and certifications.
- Demonstrate ethical conduct, 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 following applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
- Perform other duties based on business needs.
Benefits
- Target refers applicants to its benefits information and eligibility webpages; specific benefits for this role are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
