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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Starbucks Barista

Salary

$17.50 USD - $26.25 USD per hour

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Description

The Starting Hourly Rate is $17.50 USD per hour, with a Pay Range of $17.50 USD - $26.25 USD per hour.

Working at Target means helping families discover the joy of everyday life. The Food & Beverage team ensures product is fresh, in stock, available, and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor.

As a Starbucks Barista, you will provide a consistent Starbucks experience for guests, curating handcrafted Starbucks food quality and freshness management. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Creating an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience
  • Greeting guests, helping them find what they need, and resolving issues
  • Supporting team efforts and assisting peers in other areas
  • Adjusting to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
  • Delivering an exceptional guest experience by providing a fresh and abundant shopping experience
  • Upholding and maintaining the execution of the Food & Beverage Standards
  • Executing food and beverage processes, including food deliveries, replenishment, and inventory accuracy
  • Maintaining an inviting dining area for guests
  • Engaging with guests to meet and exceed their expectations
  • Producing handcrafted beverages and food to specifications
  • Following all food safety requirements
  • Completing and recording all cleaning tasks
  • Locating and identifying damaged, recalled, or expired items
  • Ensuring accurate in-stocks and following proper perishable inventory procedures
  • Executing sampling best practices
  • Completing all required training requirements and certifications
  • Demonstrating a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
  • Working in a safe manner and reporting hazards
  • Supporting guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick-up, and Drive-up

This role may be right for you if:

  • You enjoy interacting and helping others
  • You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding role
  • You are open to working a flexible work schedule

Preferred skills and experiences include:

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

Benefits include competitive financial and education benefits, as well as well-being and other perks.

Skills

Required

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

Nice to have

  • Starbucks experience
  • Food service experience
  • Handheld scanner operation
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