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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026

Starbucks Barista

Salary

$20.00 USD per hour

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Description

Working as a Starbucks Barista at Target involves providing a consistent and exceptional guest experience. You will be responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere, managing food and beverage inventory, and preparing high-quality drinks and food.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide a consistent Starbucks experience for guests
  • Manage food and beverage inventory, including replenishment and rotation
  • Prepare handcrafted beverages and food to specifications
  • Maintain a clean and organised workspace
  • Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas
  • Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
  • Uphold and maintain the execution of Food & Beverage Standards
  • Execute food and beverage processes, including food deliveries, replenishment, and data accuracy
  • Follow all Target and Starbucks routines to deliver a consistent experience for guests
  • 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 your 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
  • Complete and record all cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space
  • 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 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, and Drive-up

Requirements:

  • Previous Starbucks or 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
  • Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
  • Interpret instructions, reports, and information
  • Accurately handle cash register operations as needed
  • Climb up and down ladders if needed
  • Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays)
  • Ability to work in environments that will 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

Benefits:

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

Skills

Required

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

Nice to have

  • Starbucks experience
  • Food service experience
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