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From the employer's careers site First seen 3 Nov 2026

Starbucks Barista

Salary

$18.50 per hour

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Description

Working as a Starbucks Barista at Target means being part of a team that provides an exceptional guest experience. You will be responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere, preparing handcrafted beverages and food, and maintaining a clean and organised store environment.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Providing a consistent Starbucks experience for guests
  • Preparing and serving high-quality beverages and food
  • Maintaining a clean and organised store environment
  • Supporting team efforts and assisting peers in other areas
  • Adjusting to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
  • Upholding and maintaining the execution of Food & Beverage Standards
  • Executing food and beverage processes, including replenishment, inventory accuracy, and food safety
  • Supporting the Starbucks Drive Up process to ensure digital guest orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
  • 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 on recipe cards
  • Following all food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperature-sensitive food items
  • Completing and recording all cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space
  • Locating and identifying damaged, recalled, or expired items and processing them according to best practices
  • Ensuring accurate in-stocks by placing store-initiated orders according to best practices
  • Following proper perishable inventory procedures to ensure accurate recording of inventory
  • Executing sampling best practices
  • Completing all required training requirements and certifications related to quality control of Starbucks products
  • Demonstrating a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
  • Working in a safe manner at all times and complying with all safety policies, best practices, and training
  • Supporting guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick-up, and Drive-up

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Previous Starbucks or food service experience (preferred but not required)
  • A welcoming and helpful attitude towards 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
  • Ability to resolve guest questions quickly on the spot
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step processes
  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
  • 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
  • Ability to climb up and down ladders if needed
  • Scanning, handling, and moving merchandise efficiently and safely
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays)
  • Ability to work in environments that include refrigeration and freezer temperatures and conditions
  • 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

In terms of benefits, Target offers competitive packages, including financial and education benefits, as well as well-being and other perks. You can learn more about benefits eligibility for this role by visiting the Target corporate website.

Target is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to the relevant contact.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Starbucks experience
  • Food service experience
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