Starbucks Barista (T1902)

South Bend, IN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $15.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

employee discount

Training and Development

flexible schedule

Job Description

Target is a Fortune 50 company and a leading retailer in the United States, known for its iconic brand and vast network of more than 400,000 team members worldwide. As a company, Target is deeply committed to enriching communities where its employees work and live by fostering a culture of care, growth, and collaboration. The company emphasizes strong relationships, talent development, and offers significant growth opportunities for its workforce. Working at Target means providing guests with a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience that centers on the joy of everyday life, underpinned by a strong sense of purpose and shared values among its team members.

Within Target, the Food & Beverage team plays a crucial role by ensuring that guests enjoy fresh, well-stocked, and accurately priced food products. This team is dedicated to operational excellence and efficient store processes, maintaining inventory accuracy and food safety, and presenting the food and beverage areas with care. Specifically, the Starbucks Barista position within Target presents a unique opportunity to deliver a consistent and welcoming Starbucks experience by crafting high-quality beverages and maintaining food freshness and safety standards.

The Starbucks Barista role is dynamic and customer-focused, involving hands-on preparation of handcrafted Starbucks products while upholding rigorous standards of quality and safety. In this position, you will engage with guests in a genuine and meaningful way to meet and exceed their expectations, create a friendly environment, and support operations such as Drive Up and order pick-up services. This role requires not only a passion for delivering excellent guest service but also attention to detail with food safety, accurate inventory management, and compliance with all operational and safety protocols.

Target values team members who thrive in an energetic and fast-paced environment, emphasizing teamwork, efficiency, and a guest-first attitude. Training is provided to ensure success as a Starbucks Barista, though candidates should bring a welcoming attitude, communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. Physical requirements include handling merchandise safely, lifting moderate weights, and working flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The hourly starting wage for this role is $15.00 USD, reflecting the company’s commitment to fair compensation.

Overall, the Starbucks Barista position at Target offers an engaging work environment where team members build valuable skills in guest service, food safety, and operational efficiency. It is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers in retail and food service within one of America’s most respected and community-focused retailers.

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 e g nights weekends and holidays reliable and prompt attendance necessary
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 guest's needs over tasks
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
Engage with guests to meet and exceed their expectations based on Starbucks standards
Produce items to specifications on production cards and follow specific department routines
Monitor and record temperature-sensitive food items as outlined in best practices
Complete and record all cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space as outlined in best practices
Follow proper packaging and labeling guidelines for food products
Follow all food safety requirements as outlined through best practice
Locate and identify damaged recalled or expired items and process according to best practice
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
Create a welcoming experience by authentically greeting all guests
Observe to quickly understand whether a guest needs assistance or wants to interact
Follow body language and verbal clues to tailor your approach
Engage with guests in a genuine way which includes asking questions to better understand their specific needs
Be knowledgeable about the tools products and services available in the total store and specific to your area to solve issues for the guest and improve their experience
Thank the guest in a genuine way and let them know we're happy they chose to shop at Target
Complete all required Starbucks trainings related to quality control
Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct safety and compliance
Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others identify and correct hazards comply with all safety policies and best practices
Support guest services such as back-up cashier order pick up OPU and Drive-up DU and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties such as compliance with federal state and local adult beverage laws
All other duties based on business needs