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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 an exceptional guest experience, maintaining a clean and organised store environment, and supporting team efforts.

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
  • Actively support team efforts and maintain a positive 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
  • Uphold and maintain the execution of Food & Beverage Standards
  • Execute food and beverage processes, including replenishment, inventory accuracy, and 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 your shift
  • Engage with guests to meet and exceed their expectations based on Starbucks standards
  • Produce handcrafted beverages and food to specifications
  • Follow all food safety requirements and complete cleaning tasks
  • Locate and identify damaged, recalled, or expired items and process according to best practices
  • Ensure accurate in-stocks and follow proper perishable inventory procedures
  • Execute sampling best practices and complete all required training requirements
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
  • Work in a safe manner and comply with all safety policies and training

This role may be suitable 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 with varying hours, days, or shifts

Some skills you should have from the start:

  • Previous Starbucks or food service experience (preferred but not required)
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members
  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners
  • Ability to work both independently and with a team
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step processes
  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment

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

Skills

Required

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

Nice to have

  • Starbucks experience
  • Food service experience
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