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Shift Supervisor
July 2017 • Texarkana, TX
What I liked
Starbucks is a great company to work for.
What I wish was different
I wouldn't change a thing.
Advice
Starbucks is a very fast paced place to work, so don't work there unless you work well under pressure.
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Barista
July 2017 • Winston-Salem, NC
What I liked
Friendly work environment & engaging customers. Flexible hours are great too
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
Being kind & understanding towards others is the key.
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Barista
September 2022 - October 2023 • Boise, ID
What I liked
You get to connect with a lot of people and customers and see lots of puppies in the drive-through.
What I wish was different
The company doesn't handle certain situations very well
Advice
It's a great place to work with very flexible hours and benefits!
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Barista
November 2017 • Whitefish Bay, WI
What I liked
The customers have lots of stories to share with you and you can get a lot of connections
What I wish was different
The pay
Advice
Sometimes it can be stressful
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Barista
April 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
It was an easy interview and boarding procedure.
What I wish was different
Location of job.
Advice
I should have applied to more jobs.
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Barista
October 2016 • Bloomingdale, IL
What I liked
I liked the experience I received from working with Starbucks, both in the management field and customer service.
What I wish was different
The hiring process did take a long time.
Advice
Just be prepared to work fast at times.
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Barista
August 2016 • Livermore, CA
What I liked
I loved this job! I loved the people i worked with! And it was nice to be able to work early in the morning and have a full day ahead of me after getting off work.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
September 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
The fast-paced environment.
What I wish was different
The people when we get busy
Advice
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Barista
May 2017 • Portland, OR
What I liked
great company to work for, awesome benefits, met a lot of cool people
What I wish was different
I wish the training program was a little better. It's more than just a job you can learn in 3 days, its a whole new skill to learn.
Advice
Get to know your regulars, they make your day a lot better.
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Barista
October 2014 • Oceanside, NY
What I liked
I enjoy my customers and working in a corporation that oversees multiple aspects of businesses.
What I wish was different
Advice
Try to make the service memorable. People don't come into the store just for their coffee. If they did, then they would be brewing coffee at home. Try and make the experience fun for the customer and you. (:
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Barista
July 2022 - August 2023 • Rehoboth Beach, DE
What I liked
coworkers
What I wish was different
manager
Advice
be on task always
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Barista Trainer
May 2019 • King of Prussia, PA
What I liked
My fellow partners and store manager were really great and provided many opportunities for me to grow.
What I wish was different
the pay is a little low for such a physically and emotionally demanding job
Advice
Be prepared to waste energy on customers, or just don't do it
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Barista
October 2017 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
Wonderful coworkers, relatively flexible scheduling, understanding and supportive managers
What I wish was different
Wide range of hours
Advice
Get use to relying on your team, they’ll carry you through your shift.
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Barista
May - August 2018 • Arlington County, VA
What I liked
Amazing co-worker and customers
What I wish was different
Organization
Advice
Try your best to put a smile on every customers face.
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Shift Supervisor
November 2014 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
I liked that it has flexible hours, great benefits (free coffee!! & spotify) and overall a positive environment.
What I wish was different
Less picky customers, but you learn how to deal with them
Advice
Always be open to new opportunities you never know what can come of a retail job
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Barista
July 2018 • Athens, OH
What I liked
Valuable work experience
What I wish was different
Becoming more invested in the position
Advice
It is worth the amount of information you learn
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Partner
May 2015 • Suffern, NY
What I liked
Selling drinks abiding by customer preferences
What I wish was different
More co-workers
Advice
Great experience if you wish to continue a career in sales
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Barista
June 2017 • West Bend, WI
What I liked
Starbucks as a company allows us to create a safe place for anyone to come. They give us the verbage to deal with hard customers, and the resources to make the situation right. I have an amazing manager and amazing coworkers. I also love the chaos that is controlled and systematic.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
If you focus on one thing at a time (like making the drink in your hand), it makes the chaos easier.
