Starbucks Barista - Part-time
Posted on October 24, 2025
Target is a renowned retail corporation committed to creating a welcoming and joyful shopping experience for families and individuals across the country. With a strong focus on values and culture, Target consistently delivers quality products and services in a friendly, inclusive environment. Operating as a major player in the retail and grocery industry, Target embodies a workplace where team members are encouraged to grow, learn, and build fulfilling careers. The company provides diverse opportunities, supports work-life balance, and emphasizes the importance of meaningful contributions that enhance the everyday lives of customers and employees alike.
Within Target’s expansive store network, the Food & Beverage team plays a critical role in ensuring customers enjoy fresh, well-stocked, appropriately priced products. This team is responsible for overseeing everything from inventory management to food safety protocols, as well as presentation and promotional activities. One of the key components of this team is the Starbucks Barista position, which focuses on delivering a consistent Starbucks experience inside the store. The Starbucks Barista role offers an exciting blend of customer service, food and beverage preparation, and operational duties that cultivate skills applicable not only within Target but across the retail and hospitality sectors.
The Starbucks Barista at Target serves guests by providing handcrafted Starbucks beverages and fresh food products aligned with Starbucks’ high-quality standards. This position requires keen attention to detail in food safety, freshness, and presentation. Baristas manage food deliveries, restocking, product rotations, cleaning schedules, and data accuracy to maintain seamless operations. They support promotional efforts by staying informed on current Starbucks campaigns and execute all routines efficiently while ensuring compliance with safety and quality guidelines.
A typical day for a Starbucks Barista is dynamic and fast-paced, featuring responsibilities such as engaging with guests, making beverages from recipe specifications, complying with hygiene and food safety rules, handling digital orders including Drive Up, maintaining an inviting store environment, and supporting various guest service functions. The position demands flexibility as well, with varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. The Starbucks Barista role fosters growth and development, offering hands-on training in food service and customer interaction while cultivating teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Target values team members who are personable, reliable, and motivated to provide exceptional guest experiences. Ideal candidates demonstrate enthusiasm for helping others, adaptability in busy settings, and a proactive attitude toward learning and development. Through this role, individuals gain valuable industry knowledge and practical expertise, supported by a company culture that emphasizes respect, inclusiveness, and career progression.
This hourly role offers a starting wage of $20.00 USD per hour with eligibility for competitive benefits. Target’s Starbucks Baristas benefit not only from financial rewards but also from personal and professional growth opportunities, contributing meaningfully to Target’s mission of enriching the daily lives of its guests and team members.
- Accurately handle cash register operations when needed
- climb up and down ladders
- scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, including lifting up to 44 pounds
- availability for flexible work schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
- reliable and prompt attendance
- ability to work in environments ranging from 34F to -10F
- ability to work in spaces with common allergens present
- capable of exposure to varying temperatures and humidity
- ability to remain mobile for the duration of the shift
- legal eligibility to work in the applicable location