Starbucks Barista

Target • Napa, CA

24d • Onsite

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 properly presented. The role provides a consistent Starbucks experience by preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following food safety and OSHA guidelines.

Baristas create a friendly, helpful guest experience while carrying out Starbucks and Target routines. Duties include maintaining food and beverage standards, processing deliveries and replenishment, ensuring inventory accuracy, monitoring promotions, supporting Drive Up orders, keeping the dining area inviting, and completing cleaning and food-safety tasks. The role also supports other guest-service areas as business needs require.

This is an active, physically demanding position requiring flexibility, teamwork, guest interaction, and the ability to work in varying conditions, including refrigerated and freezer environments. The starting hourly rate is $20.00 USD.

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 promptly.
• 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 and interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders when needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving items up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; attend 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.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements during 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, helpful guest experience by greeting guests, assisting them, resolving issues, and thanking them after transactions.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adapt to business and guest needs and prioritize guests while providing a fresh, abundant shopping experience.
• Uphold Food & Beverage standards and follow Target and Starbucks routines.
• 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.
• Support Starbucks Drive Up by fulfilling digital guest orders accurately and on time.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift.
• Engage with guests according to Starbucks standards and prepare handcrafted beverages and food to recipe-card specifications.
• Follow food-safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperatures of temperature-sensitive food items.
• 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 training and certifications related to Starbucks product quality control.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies, report hazards, and correct hazards when possible.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Target provides information about financial, education, and well-being benefits; eligibility details are provided through the benefits eligibility link.

What This Job Offers

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