Starbucks Barista (T0996)

Target Corporation is a leading American retail company known for providing customers with a wide range of quality products, including groceries, apparel, electronics, home goods, and more. Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Target has grown to become one of the largest discount retailers in the United States. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and a memorable shopping experience, Target combines everyday low prices with a constantly evolving range of innovative products and services. Working at Target means being part of a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring the workforce reflects the communities they serve. The company is proud of its culture that emphasizes teamwork, respect, and growth, offering numerous opportunities for career development and personal growth for its team members.

The Food & Beverage team at Target plays a critical role in maintaining a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience for guests. This team is responsible for ensuring product freshness, proper pricing, accurate inventory, and compliance with safety protocols across all food and beverage areas of the store. Within this team, the Starbucks Barista position stands out as an exciting opportunity to engage directly with customers while honing skills in food service, quality control, and customer relations.

As a Starbucks Barista at Target, you will be the face of the Starbucks brand inside the store, tasked with delivering a fresh, inviting, and consistent Starbucks experience to guests. The role involves crafting handcrafted beverages and food items according to detailed recipe cards, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and working with a team to ensure operational excellence. You will oversee tasks such as replenishing items, verifying product quality, rotating stock, and managing inventory accuracy while executing food safety requirements in compliance with state and federal guidelines as well as OSHA policies. Part of your duties will also be to support Target’s Starbucks Drive Up process, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of digital orders.

This position requires a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced, active role and can balance multiple responsibilities effectively—from engaging warmly with guests to managing logistical and operational needs. Target provides comprehensive training to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed, including food safety certifications and customer service excellence. The flexible nature of the schedule—covering nights, weekends, and holidays—offers opportunities to fit this role into various lifestyle needs.

At Target, the Starbucks Barista role is more than just a job; it is a stepping stone toward a rewarding career path within the food and beverage industry or retail management. Team members are encouraged to develop their capabilities and take advantage of Target’s robust benefits, which range from financial programs and health insurance to educational resources and well-being initiatives. If you enjoy interacting with people, working in a teamwork-driven environment, and maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity with competitive pay, starting at $20.25 per hour and ranging up to $30.40 per hour depending on experience and performance. Join Target’s Food & Beverage team and contribute to delivering memorable guest experiences every day.