Starbucks Barista (T2296)

Target • Williamsburg, VA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience and a fresh, welcoming shopping and dining environment. The role includes preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following food safety, OSHA, and other applicable requirements. Team members receive training to learn the role and complete required product quality-control training and certifications.

The position involves guest service, food and beverage operations, inventory and replenishment routines, cleaning, and support for other store services as business needs require. Work takes place in a fast-paced, physically active environment and requires schedule flexibility, including possible nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.

Requirements

• Previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not required.
• 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 and on the spot.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow multistep processes.
• Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish 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, 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 other peak shopping times; report to work as scheduled, work 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 certain duties, including Drive Up and carryout.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, which may vary in length.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Starbucks experience.
• Previous food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find products or resolve issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adapt to business and guest needs, prioritizing guest needs while maintaining a fresh and abundant shopping experience.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and carry out food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organization, and storage of reserve product.
• Stay aware of current and upcoming Starbucks promotions and follow Target and Starbucks routines while completing tasks efficiently and safely.
• 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 area 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 training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control.
• 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, including compliance with applicable adult beverage laws when performing those duties.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

What This Job Offers

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