Starbucks Barista

About the Role

As a Starbucks Barista at Target, you will be part of a dynamic team that delivers an exceptional guest experience. You will be responsible for curating handcrafted Starbucks products, providing guest service, and maintaining food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional guest experience by connecting with guests, prioritizing their needs, and providing quality handcrafted beverages and food.
• Uphold and maintain the execution of Food and Beverage Standards, Starbucks brand standards, and food safety standards.
• Execute food and beverage processes, including food deliveries, replenishment, pulls, stocking, zoning, instocks routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, defect, signing, and backstock.
• Maintain an ongoing awareness of all promotional activities within Starbucks.
• Follow all Target and Starbucks routines to deliver a consistent Starbucks experience for guests while driving efficiency and maintaining food safety.
• Support the Starbucks Drive-Up process to ensure digital guest orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Maintain an inviting dining area for guests all day, every day.
• Engage with guests to meet and exceed their expectations based on Starbucks standards.
• Produce items to specifications on production cards and follow specific department routines.
• Monitor and record temperature-sensitive food items as outlined in best practices.
• Complete and record all cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space as outlined in best practices.
• Follow proper packaging and labeling guidelines for food products.
• Follow all food safety requirements as outlined through best practice.
• Locate and identify damaged, recalled, or expired items and process according to best practice.
• Ensure accurate in-stocks by placing store-initiated orders according to best practices.
• Follow proper perishable inventory procedures to ensure an accurate recording of inventory.
• Execute sampling best practices.
• Create a welcoming experience by authentically greeting all guests.
• Observe to quickly understand whether a guest needs assistance or wants to interact. Follow body language and verbal clues to tailor your approach.
• Engage with guests in a genuine way, which includes asking questions to better understand their specific needs.
• Be knowledgeable about the tools, products, and services available in the total store, and specific to your area, to solve issues for the guest and improve their experience.
• Thank the guest in a genuine way and let them know we're happy they chose to shop at Target.
• Complete all required Starbucks trainings related to quality control.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices.
• Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick-up (OPU), and Drive-up (DU) and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.
• All other duties based on business needs.

Requirements

• Previous Starbucks/food service experience preferred, but not required.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team members.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
• Work both independently and with a team.
• Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot.
• Attention to detail and follow a multi-step process.
• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Able to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Climb up and down ladders.
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds.
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays) reliable and prompt attendance necessary.
• Ability to work in an environment that could range from 34°F to -10°F as needed.
• Ability to work in spaces where common allergens may be handled or present.
• Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary).

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

Applications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no application deadline. Las solicitudes para este puesto se aceptan de forma continua y no hay fecha límite de solicitud.

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