Skip to content
Updated How AI-exposed are the skills employers are hiring for? See the data →

From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

Starbucks Barista

Salary

$20.50 per hour

Apply on Target

Description

Working as a Starbucks Barista at Target means being part of a team that provides a consistent experience for guests. You will be responsible for creating an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience, delivering high-quality food and beverages, and maintaining a clean and organised store environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide a welcoming and helpful attitude towards guests and team members
  • Prepare and serve high-quality food and beverages to specification
  • Maintain a clean and organised store environment, including the dining area and equipment
  • Follow all food safety and OSHA guidelines
  • Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritising guest needs and tasks
  • Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas
  • 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
  • Always be aware of current and future promotions within Starbucks
  • Follow all Target and Starbucks routines to deliver a consistent experience for guests while completing tasks efficiently and maintaining food safety
  • Maintain an inviting dining area for guests throughout 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 as outlined in best practices
  • 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
  • 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, including frequently lifting or moving product up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance from others
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays); come to work when scheduled, work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks
  • Ability to work in environments that will include refrigeration and freezer temperatures and conditions; where common allergens may also be handled or present
  • 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: 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
Apply on Target