
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $15.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
retirement savings plan
Employee Discounts
Team member stock purchase plan
Training and Development
Job Description
Target Corporation is a renowned Fortune 50 company boasting over 400,000 team members worldwide and recognized as one of America’s leading retailers. As an iconic brand, Target is deeply committed to enriching the lives of families by providing a joyful everyday shopping experience. The company’s culture revolves around caring for communities, investing in local neighborhoods, and fostering strong relationships among team members. Target prioritizes talent development and offers abundant growth opportunities, striving for success through a unified team approach. The company’s core values emphasize caring, growth, and collective achievement, making it a vibrant place to work and grow professionally.
The role of a Starbucks Barista at Target is a unique opportunity to be part of the Food & Beverage team, which ensures guests enjoy fresh, well-stocked, and safe-to-eat products throughout the store. This team is responsible for the smooth operation, process optimization, and efficiency of all food and beverage areas within Target, including Starbucks. Employees in this position are experts in product freshness, inventory accuracy, food safety, and customer service.
Working as a Starbucks Barista within Target means contributing to delivering a consistent and authentic Starbucks experience through expertly crafted beverages and food products. The role requires knowledge of guest service fundamentals, food quality management, and adherence to state and federal food safety regulations. Baristas are tasked with maintaining Starbucks brand standards and upholding food safety protocols, while executing diverse processes such as replenishment, inventory checks, pricing, promotional signing, and sanitation routines.
A typical day in this role includes engaging with guests to ensure their expectations are met or exceeded, supporting the Starbucks Drive Up process, and maintaining an inviting dining environment. Baristas perform various operational tasks including food deliveries, stock management, cleaning, and food safety monitoring. They use specific tools and technology to deliver efficient service and maintain compliance with Target and Starbucks standards.
Target is committed to providing team members with meaningful experiences and comprehensive training to develop valuable skills for career growth. Although previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not mandatory, new employees receive training to become proficient baristas. The position demands a welcoming attitude, teamwork capability, effective communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
The role also requires adherence to safety guidelines, including proper handling of merchandise and cash operations, ability to work flexible schedules with availability on nights, weekends, and holidays, and the capacity to work in variable temperature settings. Candidates are expected to reliably handle physical tasks such as climbing ladders and lifting merchandise up to 44 pounds safely.
By joining Target as a Starbucks Barista, employees become part of a supportive team culture that values guest satisfaction and operational excellence. The position not only offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $15.50 USD but also opens doors to benefits and continuous learning opportunities. Target fosters an inclusive environment and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, reflecting its dedication to diversity and employee well-being.
The role of a Starbucks Barista at Target is a unique opportunity to be part of the Food & Beverage team, which ensures guests enjoy fresh, well-stocked, and safe-to-eat products throughout the store. This team is responsible for the smooth operation, process optimization, and efficiency of all food and beverage areas within Target, including Starbucks. Employees in this position are experts in product freshness, inventory accuracy, food safety, and customer service.
Working as a Starbucks Barista within Target means contributing to delivering a consistent and authentic Starbucks experience through expertly crafted beverages and food products. The role requires knowledge of guest service fundamentals, food quality management, and adherence to state and federal food safety regulations. Baristas are tasked with maintaining Starbucks brand standards and upholding food safety protocols, while executing diverse processes such as replenishment, inventory checks, pricing, promotional signing, and sanitation routines.
A typical day in this role includes engaging with guests to ensure their expectations are met or exceeded, supporting the Starbucks Drive Up process, and maintaining an inviting dining environment. Baristas perform various operational tasks including food deliveries, stock management, cleaning, and food safety monitoring. They use specific tools and technology to deliver efficient service and maintain compliance with Target and Starbucks standards.
Target is committed to providing team members with meaningful experiences and comprehensive training to develop valuable skills for career growth. Although previous Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not mandatory, new employees receive training to become proficient baristas. The position demands a welcoming attitude, teamwork capability, effective communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
The role also requires adherence to safety guidelines, including proper handling of merchandise and cash operations, ability to work flexible schedules with availability on nights, weekends, and holidays, and the capacity to work in variable temperature settings. Candidates are expected to reliably handle physical tasks such as climbing ladders and lifting merchandise up to 44 pounds safely.
By joining Target as a Starbucks Barista, employees become part of a supportive team culture that values guest satisfaction and operational excellence. The position not only offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $15.50 USD but also opens doors to benefits and continuous learning opportunities. Target fosters an inclusive environment and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, reflecting its dedication to diversity and employee well-being.
Job Requirements
- Accurately handle cash register operations as needed
- Climb up and down ladders
- Scan handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds
- Flexible work schedule reliable and prompt attendance necessary including nights weekends and holidays
- Ability to work in an environment that could range from 34F to -10F as needed
- Ability to work in spaces where common allergens may be handled or present
- Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures humidity and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up carryout etc
- Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift shift length may vary
Job Qualifications
- Previous Starbucks or food service experience preferred but not required
- Welcoming and helpful attitude toward 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 a multi-step processes
- Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
Job Duties
- Deliver an exceptional guest experience connecting with guests to deliver quality handcrafted beverages and food during all hours of operations prioritizing the guests needs over task
- Uphold and maintain the execution of the Food and Beverage Standards all Starbucks brand standards and food safety standards
- Execute food and beverage processes including food deliveries replenishment pulls stocking zoning instocks routines data accuracy culling rotation cleaning defect signing and backstock
- Maintain an on-going awareness of all promotional activities within Starbucks
- Follow all Target and Starbucks routines to deliver a consistent Starbucks experience for guests while driving efficiency and maintaining 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 all day every day
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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