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From the employer's careers site First seen 7 Nov 2026

Starbucks Barista

Salary

$20.50 USD per hour

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Description

Working as a Starbucks Barista at Target involves providing a consistent Starbucks experience for guests. You will be responsible for curating handcrafted Starbucks food, managing quality and freshness, and adhering to state and federal food safety and OSHA guidelines.

A typical day will include creating an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience, greeting guests, helping them find what they need, and resolving issues. You will also actively support team efforts, adjust to business and guest needs, and deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing a fresh and abundant shopping experience during all hours of operations
  • Upholding and maintaining the execution of Food & Beverage Standards
  • Executing food and beverage processes, including food deliveries, replenishment, and inventory accuracy
  • Maintaining an inviting dining area for guests throughout your shift
  • Engaging with guests to meet and exceed their expectations based on Starbucks standards
  • Producing handcrafted beverages and food to specifications
  • Following all food safety requirements and completing cleaning tasks
  • Locating and identifying damaged, recalled, or expired items and processing according to best practices
  • Ensuring accurate in-stocks and following proper perishable inventory procedures
  • Executing sampling best practices and completing all required training requirements and certifications
  • Demonstrating a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
  • Working in a safe manner at all times and reporting hazards
  • Supporting 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 team members
  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment
  • 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
  • Access to all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
  • Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information
  • Accurately handling cash register operations as needed
  • Climbing up and down ladders if needed
  • Scanning, handling, and moving merchandise efficiently and safely
  • Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to work in environments with refrigeration and freezer temperatures
  • Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements

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

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/targetcareers/job/180-Donahue-St-SausalitoCA-94965-1250/Starbucks-Barista_R0000479616

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