It is fast paced work, physically active and can be rewarding when the circumstances are right. Free coffee is a great perk as well!
What I wish was different
Better infrastructure and organization on the part of the store manager. More communication opportunities between all levels of employees.
Advice
Make sure you are firm with your availability: make very clear what you are and are not able to do in terms of any potential schoolwork you may be juggling.
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Barista
May 2018 • Greeley, CO
What I liked
The people I work with are AMAZING and I just love the environment
What I wish was different
Advice
Come on during summer so you're ready for fall and holiday drinks!
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Barista
June - August 2018 • Odessa, TX
What I liked
I loved it
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time during the semester to continue to work there
Advice
Learn the recipes quickly so you can work bar. It is really fun
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Barista
October 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
Great benefits
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
Do it
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Barista
September 2016 • Cambridge, MA
What I liked
Met a lot of people
What I wish was different
Customers were nicer
Advice
Social skills are needed
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Starbucks Barista Trainer
September 2017 • Westminster, CO
What I liked
I liked that I got to work with kind people. Also, the fast pace environment is sometimes exhilarating.
What I wish was different
My managers scheduling was often very tiring. Meaning some of us were scheduled to close but we’d have to wake up at 5:30 to get to work by 6:30 the next morning.
Advice
It’s a hard job, and it will seem too tough in the first month. Don’t give up and push through. The perks are too good to give up.
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shift supervisor
February 2019 • Bloomington, IN
What I liked
The flexibility to my schedule and the multiple benefits.
What I wish was different
Better control of COVID-19 protocols.
Advice
It takes practice and you won't be perfect the first time.
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Barista
October 2017 • Boise, ID
What I liked
Its a great company to work for honestly.
What I wish was different
Higher wages would be nice...
Advice
I truly enjoy working for Starbucks and would definitely recommend it as an employee focused company.
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Shift Supervisor
April 2016 • Tallahassee, FL
What I liked
Connecting with customers, managing employees and running day to day operations of a multi million dollar business.
What I wish was different
Merit based pay instead of annual percentage based pay raises, more labour, and more done to develop and retain employees.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask a superior for help if you need it!
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Barista
June 2018 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
I really enjoy the benefits provided by the company, and also gaining the perspective as an entry level employee in a large corporation. It gave me, and has continued to provide me with a lot of appreciation and understanding of how upper level managerial decisions impact the company down to the most basic positions. It has taught me a lot about the importance of hard work and customer service, as well as employee engagement as I move forward to a career in business.
What I wish was different
Nothing! This job has taught me a lot about myself and has been a great work environment for my college years.
Advice
I would give the advice that it is very important for anyone pursuing business to work an entry level labor job at a business to really understand and appreciate how managerial decisions affect your employees and the environment of your business.
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Barista
August 2016 • Stony Brook, NY
What I liked
The environment is very community based and coworkers were amazing to work with. My confidence really grew from this job and I loved meeting new people every day!
What I wish was different
I wish it wasn’t so busy and standing for 8 hours a day is rough on your body.
Advice
Make sure you wear comfortable shoes and have fun with it! Being a barista is tough work but it is a really fun job.
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Barista
January 2010 • San Marcos, TX
What I liked
Coffee markout
What I wish was different
Managment
Advice
Have fun and don't take the job too seriously.
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Barista
June - August 2019 • Omaha, NE
What I liked
My coworkers, and my customer experiences.
What I wish was different
Nothing really.
Advice
Being kind to people goes a long way, and can make long hours fun.
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System Analyst Intern
June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Its a people Company.
What I wish was different
I wish it was more structured
Advice
Network!
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Barista
February 2016 • Happy Valley, OR
What I liked
Starbucks paying for my education at ASU!
What I wish was different
Advice
It was difficult going through school the entire summer. Making time to do fun things helped keep me going.
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Shift manager
July 2015 • West Chester Township, OH
What I liked
Amazing company culture and employee benefits.
What I wish was different
A greater emphasis on college benefits and a higher minimum wage.
Advice
This job is demanding of professional social skills. Be prepared to interact with customers. Both positive and negative situations will arise and you will need to be flexible and patient to provide the best service possible.
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Barista
February 2019 • Kansas City, MO
What I liked
The customers
What I wish was different
Some of my coworkers left, leaving us short staffed
Advice
Work with urgency and be positive
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Barista
June 2018 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
Regular customers and employees
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
A lot of memorizing but still fun and doable
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Barista
July 2014 • Asheville, NC
What I liked
Great benefits and many opportunities to build skills and interact with wonderful people, coworkers and customers alike.
What I wish was different
The pay is not good and there are constant problems with understaffing, budget cuts, and unreasonable expectations from upper management.
Advice
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Barista
June 2015 • Mobile, AL
What I liked
The customer service, the coworkers, flexible schedule.
What I wish was different
the wages are very low. Hours are often unpredictable.
Advice
Take advantage of all the perks Starbucks offers- free college, retirement matching, insurance, free coffee, free food,etc.
