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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

Starbucks Barista

Salary

$20.00 USD per hour

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Description

Working as a Starbucks Barista at Target involves providing an exceptional guest experience by delivering high-quality food and beverages in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires creating an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, and resolving issues promptly.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing a consistent Starbucks experience for guests
  • Maintaining product quality and freshness
  • Following state and federal food safety and OSHA guidelines
  • Managing inventory, including replenishment, instocks, and rotation
  • Delivering exceptional guest experiences during all hours of operation
  • Upholding Food & Beverage Standards
  • Executing food and beverage processes, including food deliveries, replenishment, and cleaning
  • Maintaining an inviting dining area for guests
  • Engaging with guests to meet and exceed their expectations
  • Producing handcrafted beverages and food to specifications
  • Following food safety requirements and best practices
  • Completing cleaning tasks and recording information
  • Locating and identifying damaged or recalled items
  • Ensuring accurate in-stocks and inventory recording
  • Executing sampling best practices
  • Supporting guest services, such as back-up cashier and order pick-up

Requirements:

  • Previous Starbucks or food service experience preferred but not required
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude towards guests and team members
  • Ability to communicate effectively and operate technology equipment
  • Capability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step processes
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Physical demands, such as lifting up to 44 pounds and working in varying temperatures

Benefits:

  • Competitive benefits, including financial, education, and well-being programmes
  • Opportunities for career development and skill-building

Skills

Required

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Food Safety

Nice to have

  • Starbucks experience
  • Food service experience
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