Starbucks Barista (T1534)

Target•West Chester, OH

23d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista provides guests with a consistent Starbucks experience by preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, delivering friendly and helpful service, and maintaining food quality, freshness, safety, and presentation. The role supports Food & Beverage operations through replenishment, inventory accuracy, cleaning, pricing and promotional signing, and compliance with Target and Starbucks routines. Baristas may also support Starbucks Drive Up and other guest services, including backup cashiering and order pickup. The work is fast-paced, active, physically demanding, and requires flexibility to meet changing business and guest needs.

Requirements

A 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 reports, and accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
Ability to climb ladders when needed.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, 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 present or handled, and to work in 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 welcoming, easy, inspiring, and 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 guest needs while providing a fresh and 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, complete tasks efficiently, and maintain food safety.
Support Starbucks Drive Up by accurately and promptly fulfilling digital guest orders.
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 cards.
Follow food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of 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 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, 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 following applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
Perform other duties based on business needs.