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

Starbucks Barista

Salary

$16.50 USD - $24.75 USD per hour

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Description

We are looking for a Starbucks Barista to join our team at Target. As a Starbucks Barista, you will be responsible for providing an exceptional guest experience by delivering a fresh and abundant shopping experience during all hours of operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, and resolving issues to ensure a smooth, easy shopping experience
  • Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude
  • 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 during all hours of operations, prioritizing the guest's needs over tasks
  • Uphold and maintain the execution of the Food & Beverage Standards
  • Execute food and beverage processes including food deliveries, replenishment, instocks routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, and organizing, and storing reserve product
  • Always be aware of current and future promotions within Starbucks
  • Follow all Target and Starbucks routines to deliver a consistent experience for guests while completing tasks efficiently 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 throughout shift
  • Engage with guests to meet and exceed their expectations based on Starbucks standards
  • Produce handcrafted beverages and food to specifications on recipe cards
  • Follow all food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperature sensitive food items, as outlined in best practice
  • Complete and record all cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space as outlined in best practices
  • Locate and identify damaged, recalled or expired items and process according to best practices
  • 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
  • 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; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible
  • 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

Requirements:

  • Previous Starbucks/food service experience preferred, but not required
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all 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 multi-step processes
  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes

Benefits:

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

Skills

Required

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Food safety

Nice to have

  • Starbucks experience
  • Food service experience
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