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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026

Starbucks Barista

Salary

$16.50 per hour

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Description

Working as a Starbucks Barista at Target means being part of a team that provides an exceptional guest experience. You will be responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere, preparing handcrafted beverages and food, and maintaining a clean and organised store environment.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Providing a consistent Starbucks experience for guests
  • Preparing and serving high-quality beverages and food
  • Maintaining a clean and organised store environment
  • Supporting team efforts and assisting peers in other areas
  • Adjusting to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
  • Upholding and maintaining the execution of Food & Beverage Standards
  • Executing food and beverage processes, including replenishment, inventory accuracy, and food safety
  • Supporting the Starbucks Drive Up process to ensure digital guest orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
  • Maintaining an inviting dining area for guests throughout your shift
  • Engaging with guests to meet and exceed their expectations based on Starbucks standards
  • Producing handcrafted beverages and food to specifications on recipe cards
  • Following all food safety requirements and best practices
  • Completing and recording all cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space
  • Locating and identifying damaged, recalled, or expired items and processing according to best practices
  • Ensuring accurate in-stocks by placing store-initiated orders according to best practices
  • Following proper perishable inventory procedures to ensure accurate recording of inventory
  • Executing sampling best practices
  • Completing all required training requirements and certifications related to quality control of Starbucks products
  • Demonstrating a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
  • Working in a safe manner at all times and complying with all safety policies, best practices, and training
  • Supporting guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick-up, and Drive-up

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Previous Starbucks or food service experience (preferred but not required)
  • A 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
  • Ability to resolve guest questions quickly on the spot
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step processes
  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
  • Access to all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
  • Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information
  • Accurately handling cash register operations as needed
  • Ability to climb up and down ladders if needed
  • Scanning, handling, and moving merchandise efficiently and safely
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays)
  • Ability to work in environments that include refrigeration and freezer temperatures and conditions
  • Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties
  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift

Target offers competitive benefits, including financial, education, and well-being benefits. You can find more information on benefits eligibility for this role by visiting the Target careers website.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • previous Starbucks or food service experience
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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