Craft Coffee Barista — Handcrafted Drinks & Guest Joy

Target; Brentwood (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Target is hiring a Starbucks Barista to deliver handcrafted beverages and food while upholding quality and safety standards. You will engage with guests, assist with Drive Up and in-store operations, and maintain a welcoming dining area across all shifts.

The role emphasizes guest service, teamwork, and adherence to brand guidelines, with opportunities for growth and training within a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Starbucks/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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Engage with guests in a genuine way, which includes asking questions to better understand their specific needs.

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Food safety awareness

Barista experience

Job description

Target is hiring a Starbucks Barista to deliver handcrafted beverages and food while upholding quality and safety standards. You will engage with guests, assist with Drive Up and in-store operations, and maintain a welcoming dining area across all shifts.

The role emphasizes guest service, teamwork, and adherence to brand guidelines, with opportunities for growth and training within a fast-paced store environment.