Starbucks Coffee Company

Barista

May 2018 • Kent, OH

What I liked

My coworkers are enjoyable to work with and the work is challenging enough to keep me engaged. Better than the previous part time jobs I've held in fast food and retail.

What I wish was different

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Partner

July 2017 • Rochester, NY

What I liked

Working in a good environment and getting to work on my communication skills

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Barista

June 2016 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I love the connection Starbucks tries to build with their customers and their mission to create an environment where everyone is welcome.

What I wish was different

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Barista

May 2018 • Liberty, MO

What I liked

While there are many things that I like about my job, I would say my favorite would be creating new drinks for myself, coworkers and customers to try.

What I wish was different

The only thing I would change about the job would be the amount of customers that we get. It is very overwhelming as we are the second busiest location in the area and could use another starbucks within the same city to ease the amount of work.

Advice

Don't stress yourself out. Everyone goes at their own pace and there is only so much you are able to do and handle.

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Shift Supervisor

October 2014 • Greensboro, NC

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Be upfront about your availability and needs. Most managers are willing to work with your schedule, as long as you give them plenty of notice/willingness to work.

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Barista

October 2017 - September 2018 • Lumberton, NC

What I liked

The skills I learned on the job

What I wish was different

I wish that I would have been able to dedicate more time to school

Advice

You have to be well versed in time management if you plan to work while attending school. It is possible but you have to be diligent in completing assignments and studying immediately because sometime work will get in the way

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Barista

August 2016 • Milpitas, CA

What I liked

I love interacting with customers and getting to know them personally. Also, having a supportive and fun team to work with makes work more enjoyable.

What I wish was different

I wish the hours and scheduling were more consistent. Also, I think a higher hourly wage would make up for the amount of work required.

Advice

I would definitely recommend working with Starbucks, because there are so many individual benefits and offers many opportunities for growth.

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Barista

January 2018 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

The company is very great and understanding of its staff

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be open to new experiences, learn and grow from them!!

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Barista

June 2018 • Fairfax, VA

What I liked

Always working, customer connection, personalizing a craft

What I wish was different

More hours

Advice

Thinking ahead helps and also it is important to work with urgency

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Starbucks barista

June - August 2018 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

I liked that this job was hands on, always kept me moving, and i got to meet new people everyday.

What I wish was different

The hours were long and it’s not something I want to do for the rest of my life.

Advice

Learn fast and keep at it even when you mess up!

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Barista

July 2018 • Pigeon Forge, TN

What I liked

I love my coworkers and customers.

What I wish was different

I wish I had gone into with the intent to move up in management.

Advice

Try new things

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Barista

May 2017 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

I love the company.

What I wish was different

Better summer job in my field

Advice

Have a lot of patience.

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Barista

April 2016 - September 2018 • Ballwin, MO

What I liked

Making drinks

What I wish was different

Hours

Advice

Working at Starbucks was great, highly recommend

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Barista

January 2013 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

I've been with this company for a long time. They've provided me with so many benefits that have enriched my life.

What I wish was different

There's really nothing other than it being food service. I can't wait to be out of this industry soon

Advice

Take it easy. Its just coffee

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Shift

April 2016 • Breckenridge, CO

What I liked

The coworkers, it’s a great community and a wonderful team.

What I wish was different

The busy times can be hectic and a struggle.

Advice

Take your time to learn as much as you can, keep asking questions.

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Store Manager

June 2010 • Newbury Park, CA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Starbucks is an amazing company to work for and grow a career in retail or other careers within the company.

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Barista

August 2017 • Lincoln, NE

What I liked

I liked the fast paced environment, we always get a lot of customers and it’s a challenge to give the best service while being quick and attentive to changes

What I wish was different

Training and management could be better

Advice

Although my summer consisted of just me working at Starbucks, I was grateful for the experience because with so few people in the store, I got to really know how to run it and try different tasks. Be patient and accept those challenges because you only end up preparing yourself for the job of your dreams in the future

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Barista

June 2017 - August 2018 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

Flexible hours, fun environment.

What I wish was different

More consistent instruction and more growth opportunities. Better management and listening to employees more.

Advice

It's great to try new things! You will always come out the other side with new skill sets and some kind of experience. Every experience is valuable.

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Barista

January 2016 • Cumming, GA

What I liked

Working with customers and other partners.

What I wish was different

More consistent work hours.

Advice

Working with some customers can be a challenge, but there are always a lot of people and experiences that can make the job worth it and remind me why I love coming back to work.

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