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

Starbucks Barista

Salary

$16.25 USD - $24.40 USD per hour

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Description

The Starting Hourly Rate is $16.25 USD per hour, with a Pay Range of $16.25 USD - $24.40 USD per hour.

Working as a Starbucks Barista at Target means being part of a team that provides a consistent experience for guests by ensuring product is fresh, in stock, available, and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor.

As a Starbucks Barista, you will:

  • Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on commitments
  • Greet guests, help them find what they need, and resolve issues to ensure a smooth shopping experience
  • End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you
  • 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
  • Uphold and maintain the execution of the Food & Beverage Standards
  • Execute food and beverage processes, including food deliveries, replenishment, and inventory accuracy
  • 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 and complete 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 an accurate recording of inventory
  • 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 and comply with all safety policies and best practices

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 with varying hours, days, or shifts

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
  • Ability to work both independently and with a team
  • 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: Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Skills

Required

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

Nice to have

  • Starbucks experience
  • Food service experience
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