Guest-First Barista: Craft Coffee & Service

Target; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Target is seeking a Starbucks Barista to deliver exceptional guest experiences and craft handcrafted beverages and food at store level. You will uphold Starbucks standards, assist with inventory, food safety, and promotions while maintaining a welcoming dining area for guests.

The role emphasizes guest engagement, teamwork, and adherence to safety and compliance policies, with opportunities for training and development within Target's supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest first culture in Starbucks.

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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Job description

Target is seeking a Starbucks Barista to deliver exceptional guest experiences and craft handcrafted beverages and food at store level. You will uphold Starbucks standards, assist with inventory, food safety, and promotions while maintaining a welcoming dining area for guests.

The role emphasizes guest engagement, teamwork, and adherence to safety and compliance policies, with opportunities for training and development within Target's supportive environment.