Starbucks Barista (T0766)

Target is a renowned Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers, employing over 400,000 team members worldwide. Known for its iconic brand presence, Target offers a vibrant and inclusive work environment where the focus is on helping families discover the joy of everyday life. The company is deeply committed to caring for communities by investing in the places where people live, work, and play. Target emphasizes strong relationships, talent development, and creating growth opportunities that foster success for individuals and teams alike. At its core, Target’s purpose is reflected in its values, culture, and how it operates—promoting care, growth, and mutual success across the organization.

The Food & Beverage team at Target plays a vital role in ensuring that customers enjoy a fresh, well-stocked, and food-safe shopping experience. This team is responsible for maintaining product freshness, stock availability, accurate pricing, and promotional signage on the sales floor. They are experts in efficient store operations and processes specific to food and beverage areas.

This specific role is for a Starbucks Barista within Target stores, a position that offers the opportunity to gain meaningful guest service experience and develop valuable skills for a career in food service. The Starbucks Barista is expected to create a consistent and enjoyable Starbucks experience by crafting high-quality beverages and food items, maintaining food safety standards, and managing inventory and cleanliness. With a starting hourly rate of $19.25 USD, this role invites individuals who thrive in energetic environments and enjoy working collaboratively to provide exceptional service to guests.

As a Starbucks Barista at Target, no two days are the same. The role involves delivering exceptional guest experiences by connecting with customers, prioritizing their needs, and upholding brand standards. Baristas follow precise food and beverage processes such as replenishment, inventory control, culling, rotation, stocking, and promotional activities. They support the Starbucks Drive Up service to timely fulfill digital orders and maintain inviting and clean dining areas throughout the day.

Key responsibilities include engaging authentically with guests to understand and meet their needs, producing menu items according to specific guidelines, monitoring temperature-sensitive products, maintaining rigorous cleaning and labeling standards, and safely handling food products. Baristas are also responsible for following all food safety and compliance policies and supporting additional guest services such as cashier duties, order pick up, and drive-up operations.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about working in a lively and fast-paced environment and embraces teamwork as a core value. Prior Starbucks or food service experience is preferred but not mandatory, as the role includes comprehensive training. Successful baristas possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to handle multitasking, and a calm demeanor under pressure. Physical requirements include the ability to handle cash register operations, climb ladders, lift merchandise weighing up to 44 pounds, and work in varying temperature environments.

Target values diversity and inclusion and offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. The company provides competitive benefits that support financial well-being, education, and overall health. Career opportunities at Target foster personal and professional growth within a supportive and engaging workplace.

This ongoing opportunity invites energetic individuals who seek a dynamic, guest-focused role where they can learn, grow, and contribute to the success of a beloved retail and food service brand.