Barista — Craft Coffee & Fast-Paced Guest Experience

Target; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Target is hiring a Starbucks Barista. The Food & Beverage team ensures fresh, in-stock products and a consistent guest experience. You will craft handcrafted beverages and food to our recipes, maintain food safety, and help guests find what they need on the sales floor.

You’ll greet guests, work with teammates, and adapt to varying shifts, including nights and weekends. Training is provided, with competitive benefits and a friendly, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Starbucks/food service experience preferred, but not required
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all 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 multi-step processes
• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Climb up and down ladders if needed
• Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving product up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds
• Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends and holidays)

Responsibilities

• Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments
• Greet guests and assist them in finding what they need
• Help guests resolve issues to ensure a smooth shopping experience
• End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience by providing a fresh and abundant shopping experience during all hours of operations
• Maintain the execution of the Food & Beverage Standards
• Execute food and beverage processes including deliveries, replenishment, instocks routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, and organizing
• Follow all Target and Starbucks routines to deliver a consistent experience for guests while completing tasks efficiently and maintaining food safety
• Engage with guests to meet and exceed their expectations based on Starbucks standards
• Produce hand crafted beverages and food to specifications on recipe cards
• Follow all food safety requirements, including monitoring and recording temperature sensitive items
• Complete all cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space
• Find damaged, recalled or expired items and process according to best practices
• 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
• Complete all required training requirements and certifications related to quality control of Starbucks products
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance
• Work in a safe manner; report hazards and correct where possible
• Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pickup, and Drive-up while complying with laws

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Communication devices

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Tools

Handheld scanners

POS cash register

Job description

Target is hiring a Starbucks Barista. The Food & Beverage team ensures fresh, in-stock products and a consistent guest experience. You will craft handcrafted beverages and food to our recipes, maintain food safety, and help guests find what they need on the sales floor.

You’ll greet guests, work with teammates, and adapt to varying shifts, including nights and weekends. Training is provided, with competitive benefits and a friendly, supportive environment.