Starbucks is an amazing company to work for and has so many benefits that Are incredible for people of any age.
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Barista
October 2018 • Poway, CA
What I liked
I love how supported I am when I work with my coworkers. They want you to succeed, and that makes the experience great.
What I wish was different
Pushing on learning how to make beverages sooner.
Advice
Ask questions and for them to show you how to do something. It helps.
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Barista
September 2018 • Carpentersville, IL
What I liked
Having the opportunity to open a new store. This allowed my team and I to become very close and have a close bond. We have all built customers connections and gotten to know our regular customers making them happy and making them come back to this day.
What I wish was different
More training involved because since most of us were new, there were many of us who in the beginning were unsure of many things.
Advice
To even in times of pressure and stress, keep moving forward. Hard times will not last forever, so while you're fighting though, the end result will be amazing and rewarding.
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Barista
September 2015 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Meeting new people
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It helps you be a better multi tasker
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Shift Supervisor
October 2012 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Experience leading a team. Working with a team.
What I wish was different
Better support from corporate
Advice
Keep calm and remember it’s just coffee
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Starbucks Barista
July 2017 • Woodbury, MN
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Be open to constructive criticism and put the guest first.
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Starbucks Barista
May 2019 • Summerville, SC
What I liked
I love getting to meet new people and having the opportunity to connect with diverse individuals and getting to know other people different from myself.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
May 2017 • Lebanon, OH
What I liked
How the customers care and would always ask me about school. Most of them would take time out of their days to talk to me and get to know me.
What I wish was different
I wish there was better communication and that the rules for call-offs would be enforced more.
Advice
Make sure to smile. You never know what someone is going through, and you might bring joy to their life.
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Supervisor
January 2015 • Bellingham, WA
What I liked
The partners I got to work with
What I wish was different
The pay for my baristas should be higher
Advice
People don't realize how much goes on behind the counter. You also will succeed if you are an extrovert.
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Barista
March 2012 • Mercedes, TX
What I liked
Connecting with customers and learning to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.
What I wish was different
Work longer hours
Advice
Enjoy the experience and make the most of it while being there.
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Barista
January 2013 • Ocean City, MD
What I liked
I love starbucks as I have been a partner for more than 7 years.
What I wish was different
I am still an ongoing employee.
Advice
Business and formal education is so important but learning about people is equally as important. I have been able to share such an experience with so many people and learn so much about the world at the many stores that I have worked for. I have seen people from all qalks of life and getting to know them has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life. Pay attention to that, that's my advice.
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Starbucks barista
January 2019 • Paramus, NJ
What I liked
Getting customer experience
What I wish was different
Advice
Get to know your customers bc some of them are regulars
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Barista
September 2016 - May 2017 • Stony Brook, NY
What I liked
I liked having great co workers that were very support And friendly within the work environment. It made making drinks an doing tasks a lot more enjoyable.
What I wish was different
I wish we had more people within the staff which would also make shifts a bit smoother.
Advice
It helps to jump in with a will to learn and also be patient.
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Barista
June 2019 • Chico, CA
What I liked
Customer connections!
What I wish was different
Hiring process took a very long time.
Advice
Be persistent in trying to obtain the job. Showing initiative and drive will go a long way.
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Barista
June 2019 • San Juan Capistrano, CA
What I liked
The people and opportunity to learn many new skills. Great community and perfect for anyone who loves people and customer service jobs.
What I wish was different
Quite honestly nothing.
Advice
Definitely worth the time taken out of my Summer. Especially with morning shifts such as 6-2 or 7-11:45 I was able to have a full half day to be social and take care of my online classes.
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Barista
May - September 2019 • Cherry Hill, NJ
What I liked
I loved my coworkers and the things I learned
What I wish was different
The customer service and the way customers treated myself and my coworkers
Advice
That it is mentally draining and a physically fast paced job, but to not be discouraged by customers and what they have to say to try and tear you down.
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Barista
May - August 2019 • Fremont, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed interacting with customers as well as learning how to make new drinks.
What I wish was different
I wish I had worked with more co workers as it was sometimes boring to be by myself.
Advice
To adequately be able to deal with stress, there were long lines and you needed to be able to keep your cool.
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Barista
May - October 2018 • Lewis Center, OH
What I liked
Making drinks required a level of interactivity that made the job interesting, which helped me avoid boredom.
What I wish was different
Customers could often be rude and impatient. I wish those kinds of people were more empathetic to how stressful this job could be.
Advice
Having co-workers you enjoy being around makes a tremendous difference. Working an eight hour shift with people who support you is much easier than a four hour shift with people who don't.
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Barista
May 2018 - August 2019 • Lafayette, LA
What I liked
Atmosphere and work load management
What I wish was different
My school schedule to accommodate more work hours
Advice
Balance school and work efficiently
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Barista
May 2018 • Los Gatos, CA
What I liked
the work flexibility, the environment
What I wish was different
how long you're standing
Advice
be prepared to be on ypur feet and have a lot of different tasks to complete
