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From the employer's careers site First seen 5 Nov 2026

Starbucks Barista

Salary

$17.25 USD per hour

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Description

Working as a Starbucks Barista at Target involves providing a consistent and exceptional guest experience. You will be responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere, greeting guests, and ensuring their needs are met. Your tasks will include preparing handcrafted beverages and food, managing inventory, and maintaining a clean and organised workspace.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide a consistent Starbucks experience for guests
  • Prepare handcrafted beverages and food to specifications
  • Manage inventory and maintain a clean workspace
  • Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas
  • Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
  • Uphold and maintain the execution of Food & Beverage Standards
  • Execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, and inventory accuracy
  • Follow all Target and Starbucks routines to deliver a consistent experience for guests
  • Maintain an inviting dining area for guests throughout your shift
  • Engage with guests to meet and exceed their expectations
  • Produce handcrafted beverages and food to specifications on recipe cards
  • Follow all food safety requirements
  • Complete and record all cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space
  • Locate and identify damaged, recalled, or expired items and process according to best practices
  • Ensure accurate in-stocks by placing store-initiated orders
  • Follow proper perishable inventory procedures
  • Execute sampling best practices
  • Complete all required training requirements and certifications related to quality control of Starbucks products
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
  • Work in a safe manner at all times and comply with all safety policies and training
  • Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick-up, and Drive-up

Requirements:

  • Previous Starbucks or food service experience preferred but not required
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude towards all guests and team members
  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment
  • Ability to work both independently and with a team
  • Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot
  • Attention to detail and follow multi-step processes
  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment
  • Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
  • Interpret instructions, reports, and information
  • Accurately handle cash register operations as needed
  • Climb up and down ladders if needed
  • Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely
  • Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to work in environments with refrigeration and freezer temperatures
  • Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements
  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift

Benefits: Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Skills

Required

  • communication
  • teamwork
  • problem-solving
  • attention to detail
  • food safety

Nice to have

  • Starbucks experience
  • food service experience
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