Starbucks Coffee Company

Barista

June 2019 • Perry Hall, MD

What I liked

It is fast paced and a fun environment to work in. I love my coworkers and the job itself is never boring. I really enjoy making all the different drinks and making customer connections. The benefits for this company are fantastic and very accommodating for all different circumstances people may be going through.

What I wish was different

The training is a bit rigorous and may be overwhelming for some people. However, my coworkers really helped me out and taught me and guided me through anything I was uncertain of.

Advice

Do not let the first couple of weeks scare you away. It is a lot of information to take in and learn, but you will adapt quickly and pick things up.

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Starbucks

September 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

The benefits were awesome!

What I wish was different

The scheduling, incredibly difficult to get time off unless it was 3 weeks in advance.

Advice

It’s not as hard as it seems, and the benefits are pretty nice.

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Barista

April 2017 • Alameda, CA

What I liked

I love my co-workers and the benefits package they provide us.

What I wish was different

The hours/productivity/forecasting systems. They always give us less hours than we need.

Advice

The works is really hard. But the people you meet and the connections you make are worth the trouble.

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Barista

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I liked that it allowed me to grow quickly.

What I wish was different

I was able to stay longer.

Advice

Make the most out of it and take it seriously.

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Barista

July - September 2019 • Gloucester County, VA

What I liked

They valued my effort. Everyone helped each other.

What I wish was different

The pay is a little low for what you are asked to do.

Advice

You really have to be a team player to work at Starbucks.

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Starbucks Barista

October 2016 • Palo Alto, CA

What I liked

I like the overall environment and being able to interact with different people throughout the entire day, and how fast paced it was.

What I wish was different

The hours I was scheduled.

Advice

If you are someone who wants to gain work experience at a young age, I would definitely apply here because you will be able to learn many skills you could take to your career such as multitasking, organization, and what good customer service looks like.

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Barista

May - August 2019 • Brockton, MA

What I liked

I enjoyed giving out the best customer service while having fun and making connections with other baristas.

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten an internship this previous summer, however I am looking forward to getting one this upcoming summer.

Advice

I enjoy working at Starbucks very much, I would give advice to work there to anyone who wants a side job on top of an internship.

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Barista

January 2018 • Briarcliff Manor, NY

What I liked

everything

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

Very fast paced

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Barista

June 2018 - September 2019 • Menlo Park, CA

What I liked

Good coworkers, somewhat flexible hours, free stuff

What I wish was different

Low pay, bad management

Advice

Find the highest paying job as possible

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Barista

May - July 2019 • Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region

What I liked

The environment was great, everyone liked working there, the atmosphere was really great !

What I wish was different

It’s exhausting, the 8+ hour shifts are really harsh on the body, since we stand up the entire time, but you get used to it.

Advice

Learn how to think and act fast. When a lot of people come in you need to know what to do in a quick second, and be able to do everything fast and well.

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Barista

January 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Love my company. Relatable coworkers, great benefits

What I wish was different

More hours

Advice

Would totally recommend working in customer service. Gives you a better outlook on how you treat workers

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Shift supervisor

December 2015 • Simsbury, CT

What I liked

Having an opportunity to delegate and instruct coworkers really helped develop my leadership skills and how I critically think and be confident solving problems.

What I wish was different

Having more staffing to ensure customer satisfaction

Advice

While there are many difficult aspects, working in this environment helped me work on communication skills since you interact with a variety of different people; employees and customers. It helps adjust to stressful situations which is certainly beneficial regardless of future job aspirations.

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Barista

May - August 2019 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

Starbucks is a wonderful company to work for at any level. The employees are kind almost anywhere you go, and there are benefits even for part time workers.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Barista

April 2019 • Freehold Township, NJ

What I liked

The culture, the ability to connect, my management, everything.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Don’t give up or feel discouraged from doing this job because “the menu is complex”. It truly isn’t, and if you can thrive in a fast paced and fun environment you will love it.

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Barista

May - September 2019 • Anaheim, CA

What I liked

Making customer connections

What I wish was different

Advice

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Barista

May 2019 • Park Ridge, NJ

What I liked

Working with a good team of people is very rewarding.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more flexibility in the hours

Advice

Working at Starbucks taught me the importance of being a good team member. I think its crucial to be able to work with other people.

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Barista

May 2017 • Decatur, GA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Managment

Advice

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Barista

August 2018 • Midland Park, NJ

What I liked

I love the team aspect of this job, as well as the benefits

What I wish was different

The hourly pay

Advice

The learning process is difficult, but if you see it through it’s a very rewarding and fun experience

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Barista

May 2019 • Springfield, MO

What I liked

I liked making coffee and different drinks. I also enjoyed the busyness of it.

What I wish was different

I would much prefer doing something that makes a difference and helping people. I also wish I could be my own boss in what I do in a way.

Advice

It was incredibly rewarding in connecting with many different people and also learning how to create things (i.e. drinks).

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Head Barista Trainer and Shift Supervisor

September 2018 - August 2019 • Westlake, OH

What I liked

I learned a lot about how to manage a large team of people from both a training and a daily operations viewpoint. I learned how to evaluate employees in order to help them build on their personal growth, encourage team building, and provide emotional support to others.

What I wish was different

The job was really emotionally demanding. I felt all the time that there was pressure from Starbucks culture-building within the company that I had to adhere to a certain standard of attitude, which can be very draining to some people. Sometimes I failed to address this properly within myself and a lot of times I had to help other people hold themselves accountable for speaking up when they needed some support.

Advice

Look for positions that will help you develop skills as well as provide experience for your career path. I am a film major but working as a supervisor and training people for a company that has such a strong history of identity and culture taught me a lot of skills I can take into directing and producing.

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