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

Starbucks Barista

Salary

$20.00 per hour

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Description

Working as a Starbucks Barista at Target involves providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring product freshness and availability, and maintaining a clean and organised store environment.

The role requires you to:

  • Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience
  • Greet guests, help them find what they need, and resolve issues promptly
  • Support team efforts and maintain a positive attitude
  • Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an excellent experience
  • Uphold and maintain Food & Beverage Standards
  • Execute food and beverage processes, including replenishment, inventory accuracy, and food safety
  • Maintain a clean and inviting dining area
  • Engage with guests to meet and exceed their expectations
  • Produce handcrafted beverages and food to specifications
  • Follow all food safety requirements and complete cleaning tasks
  • Locate and identify damaged or recalled items and process accordingly
  • Ensure accurate inventory recording and execute sampling best practices
  • Complete all required training and certifications
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance

This role may be suitable for you if:

  • You enjoy interacting with and helping others
  • You thrive in a fast-moving, physically demanding role that requires teamwork and creative problem-solving
  • You are open to working a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts

Preferred skills and experience:

  • Previous Starbucks or food service experience
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude towards guests and team members
  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate technology equipment
  • Capability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step processes
  • Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment

Target offers competitive benefits, including financial, educational, and well-being benefits.

Skills

Required

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

Nice to have

  • Starbucks experience
  • Food service experience
  • Handheld scanner operation
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