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Posted on October 24, 2025
Role Based in Buffalo, NY, USA
Key Information
- Position: Starbucks Barista (T1011) - Part-time (Based in Buffalo, NY, USA)
- Location: Buffalo, NY, USA, NY
- Hiring Organization: Target Brands, Inc.
- This Buffalo, NY, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Target Brands, Inc. team in Buffalo, NY, USA, NY is growing.
- Benefit from working in Buffalo, NY, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Pay: $17-$17/Hour (approx. $20.3k/Year)
- Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
- Clear growth pathways at our Buffalo, NY, USA office.
Position Scope
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Buffalo, NY, USA location.
Target is a Fortune 50 company recognized as one of America’s leading retailers, with over 400,000 team members worldwide. Known for its iconic brand, Target provides customers with a comprehensive shopping experience that extends beyond simply buying products to enriching everyday life. The organization is deeply rooted in caring for communities and invests significantly where people live, work, and play. Target values relationships and nurtures talent by opening opportunities for career growth and development, fostering a collaborative environment where success is achieved as one united team. The core purpose of Target reflects its commitment to care, growth, and winning together by consistently delivering joy and inspiration to its guests.
Within Target, the Food & Beverage team plays a vital role in creating a consistent and enjoyable shopping experience by ensuring that food products are fresh, well-stocked, correctly priced, and properly signed on the sales floor. These team members excel in efficient operations, process management, and maintaining high standards of product quality, food safety, and presentation. The team manages critical areas such as replenishment, inventory accuracy, and promotional signage, ensuring that Food & Beverage sections maintain excellence throughout the store.
This position specifically focuses on the Starbucks Barista role, an essential part of Target’s Food & Beverage team. As a Starbucks Barista at Target, you will embody a guest-first culture, consistently delivering exceptional Starbucks experiences by crafting high-quality, handcrafted beverages and food items. The role offers an opportunity to gain significant knowledge about guest service fundamentals and food management within a fast-paced retail environment. Baristas are experts in food safety, handling freshness, managing inventory, and adhering to operational guidelines that align with both Starbucks and Target standards.
The Starbucks Barista’s day-to-day responsibilities include providing an engaging and welcoming guest experience, maintaining the highest standards for food and beverage quality, executing replenishment and inventory routines, supporting digital order fulfillment, and keeping the dining area inviting and clean. Baristas are trained to observe guest needs proactively and respond with genuine hospitality, ensuring every guest feels appreciated and valued. Team members also participate in continuous training programs focused on quality control, safety compliance, and ethical conduct. This role demands multi-tasking, attention to detail, and a dedication to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Ideal candidates thrive in a vibrant, energetic workplace and enjoy teamwork and fast-paced operations. Target offers extensive training to equip individuals with the skills necessary to succeed as a Starbucks Barista. A previous background in Starbucks or food service is beneficial but not mandatory, as the company invests heavily in employee development. The role requires excellent communication skills, an ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a strong focus on delivering guest satisfaction.
The position demands physical stamina, including the ability to lift merchandise up to 44 pounds, climb ladders, and work in various temperature conditions, ranging from cold environments to warmth. Flexibility in scheduling is crucial, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Target is an inclusive employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Compensation for this role starts at $17.00 USD per hour. Target provides competitive benefits that span financial, educational, and well-being programs, complementing the rewarding career opportunities available within the company. Working at Target as a Starbucks Barista means joining a company that cares deeply about its team members and communities and values hard work, growth, and guest-centric service. This ongoing hiring opportunity invites candidates ready to be part of a dynamic retail and food service environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
- 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 34°F to -10°F 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)