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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Starbucks Barista

Salary

$20.50 USD per hour

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Description

Working as a Starbucks Barista at Target involves providing a consistent Starbucks experience for guests, managing food quality and freshness, and ensuring a smooth shopping experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience
  • Greet guests, help them find what they need, and resolve issues
  • Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas
  • Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
  • Deliver an exceptional guest experience by providing a fresh and abundant shopping experience
  • Uphold and maintain the execution of Food & Beverage Standards
  • Execute food and beverage processes, including food deliveries, replenishment, and inventory accuracy
  • Maintain an inviting dining area for guests throughout shift
  • Engage with guests to meet and exceed their expectations
  • Produce handcrafted beverages and food to specifications
  • Follow all food safety requirements
  • Complete and record all cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space
  • Locate and identify damaged, recalled, or expired items
  • Ensure accurate in-stocks and follow proper perishable inventory procedures
  • Execute sampling best practices
  • Complete all required training requirements and certifications
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
  • Work in a safe manner at all times and report hazards
  • 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 toward guests and team members
  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners
  • Work both independently and with a team
  • Resolve guest questions quickly
  • Attention to detail and follow multi-step processes
  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

  • Competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Starbucks experience
  • Food service experience
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