Starbucks Barista (T1448)

About the role

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. The Food & Beverage team ensures product is fresh, in stock, available and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. As a Starbucks Barista, you will provide a consistent Starbucks experience, manage food quality and freshness, follow state and federal food safety and OSHA guidelines, and support various store operations.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests within 10 ft (friendly smile, eye contact, wave) and within 4 ft (warm, helpful interaction)
• Help guests find what they need and resolve issues for a smooth shopping experience
• End each transaction with a sincere thank you
• Support team efforts and assist peers while maintaining a positive attitude
• Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy, inspiring experience
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience by providing a fresh, abundant shopping experience, prioritizing guest needs over tasks
• Uphold and maintain Food & Beverage Standards
• Execute food and beverage processes: 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 for consistent guest experience, efficient task completion, and food safety
• Support the Starbucks Drive‑Up process to fulfill digital guest orders accurately and on time
• Maintain an inviting dining area throughout the shift
• Engage with guests to meet and exceed expectations based on Starbucks standards
• Produce hand‑crafted beverages and food to specifications on recipe cards
• Monitor and record temperature‑sensitive food items per food safety requirements
• Complete and record all cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space per best practices
• Locate, identify, and process damaged, recalled, or expired items according to best practices
• Ensure accurate in‑stocks by placing store‑initiated orders per best practices
• Follow proper perishable inventory procedures for accurate inventory recording
• Execute sampling best practices
• Complete required training and certifications related to quality control of Starbucks products
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; work safely, report hazards, and comply with safety policies
• Support guest services such as back‑up cashier, order pick‑up (OPU) and Drive‑up (DU), complying with adult beverage laws
• Perform other duties as business needs dictate

Requirements

• Enjoy interacting and helping guests and team members
• Thrive in a fast‑moving, highly active, physically demanding role where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key
• Open to working a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times)
• Previous Starbucks/food service experience preferred but not required
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and team members
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology as directed
• Work both independently and with a team
• Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot
• Attention to detail and ability to follow multi‑step processes
• Capable of remaining focused and composed in a fast‑paced environment while accomplishing 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
• Accurately handle cash register operations as needed
• Ability to climb up and down ladders if needed
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, including frequently lifting up to 10 lb and occasionally up to 44 lb without assistance
• Ability to work in environments with refrigeration and freezer temperatures, and where common allergens may be present
• Capable of working in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive‑Ups, carryout, etc.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts (shift length may vary)

Benefits

Learn about benefits eligibility: https://tgt.biz/Ben