Starbucks Barista (T1541)

Target•Pikesville, MD

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 beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following Target and Starbucks routines, food safety requirements, and applicable OSHA guidelines. Baristas help keep products fresh, in stock, accurately priced, presented, and signed, while supporting efficient store operations. The position involves frequent guest interaction, maintaining an inviting Starbucks dining area, and responding to guest questions or issues. Baristas may also support other guest services, including backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, active environment. Training is provided 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 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 up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; 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.
Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing 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 guest experience by greeting guests warmly, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
Engage with guests and meet or exceed their expectations in accordance with Starbucks standards.
Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe specifications.
Maintain a fresh and abundant shopping experience, prioritizing guest needs over tasks.
Uphold Food & Beverage standards and complete 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 future Starbucks promotions.
Follow Target and Starbucks routines while completing tasks efficiently and maintaining food safety.
Maintain an inviting dining area throughout the shift.
Monitor and record temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items as required by best practices.
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 maintain accurate in-stocks and inventory records.
Execute sampling best practices and complete required Starbucks product quality-control training and certifications.
Demonstrate ethical conduct and a culture of safety and compliance; follow safety policies, best practices, and training, and report or correct hazards where possible.
Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, following applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
Adjust to business and guest needs and perform other duties based on business needs.