Busy hours during the summer
Fast-pace work environment
Scheduling
What I wish was different
Time off flexibility
Coverage in-case of emergencies
Advice
Go into this job knowing that it is a fast-pace environment. Do what you can, and don't be afraid to ask questions. There is a lot to learn, so do your best to learn them the right way in the right routine.
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Barista
May - August 2018 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
The people I worked with and also the customers. Everyone was so nice and uplifting.
What I wish was different
Everything was the way I wanted it to be.
Advice
Starbucks is a great company to work for. They have a lot of perks and benefits for their employees. One piece of advice I would like to share is go apply to a Starbucks and join the company.
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Barista
July - September 2018 • Wilsonville, OR
What I liked
Making drinks and learning drinks.
What I wish was different
Less manual work and better hours.
Advice
Barista is a great summer job but not a life job.
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Barista
April 2018 • Newport Beach, CA
What I liked
Everything! I love coffee
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Enjoy yourself
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Food retail
October 2017 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
I liked how Starbucks worked with my schedule
What I wish was different
I wish Starbucks was a little more profoessuonal where I worked
Advice
Get a job during college! It is extremely important
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Barista Trainer
September 2017 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
The opportunity to excel at team building.
What I wish was different
Management could have utilized routines or "safeguards" put in place by corporate to make sure busy days were more fluid and manageable.
Advice
Decent place to earn supplemental income while going to school. Typically works around sporadic or ever-changing schedules. Also the benefits include getting one pound of coffee per week. I don't know of many college students who couldn't use that.
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Barista
March 2018 • East Amherst, NY
What I liked
Creativity aspect
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Training is a lot of information to take in
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Partner
June 2018 • Glenview, IL
What I liked
There both is and was a large sense of community with the other partners. People were easy to learn to work with as a cohesive unit.
What I wish was different
I wish my current manager would take into account availability more than he currently does.
Advice
If you have the ability to work at Starbucks for at least a little while, I highly encourage it. It is important to learn the teamwork skills and customer service skills it provides as well as gives someone an insight on the true behind the scenes of retail and customer service.
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Starbucks Barista
July 2017 - August 2018 • Sicklerville, NJ
What I liked
I found my co-workers to be very enjoyable and friendly. Even my managers were all kind and friendly with me and it made working there a lot more fun.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had been on the bar more to make drinks, but I got to do most jobs around the store each shift.
Advice
I would share that you learn how to deal with both good and bad customers, giving you patience and discipline.
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Barista
September 2017 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
The people, learning more about coffee and espresso
What I wish was different
I wish more staff was scheduled during rush because it was always very chaotic
Advice
Be patient with yourself, it takes a while to learn the way a store works
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Shift Supervisor
June 2016 • Hialeah, FL
What I liked
I truly enjoy interacting with my customers as well as my co-workers. Any time my customers leave my store with a smile on their face I feel completely satisfied.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have joined my team earlier to gain even more experience with this company.
Advice
The number one piece of advice I would share about my experience is to keep an open mind when going into a new environment.
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Barista
May 2018 • Denver, CO
What I liked
My coworkers, my schedule
What I wish was different
Higher wage
Advice
Use whatever you have to network! I have regulars who come into my Starbucks all the time who work in my future field and I network while I make them coffee! Get creative when reaching out and planning your future career.
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Barista
June 2015 • Helena, MT
What I liked
I have always enjoyed my coworkers. I have worked for the company for 3 years under the same boss, and I have loved it.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Be prepare to work hard, and trust your coworkers.
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Barista
May 2018 • Greeley, CO
What I liked
The customers and my co workers
What I wish was different
Advice
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Shift Supervisor
December 2016 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Being able to work with others in a supportive and leading role. My coworkers became my family, we support each other and rely on each other daily.
What I wish was different
I wish I had worked harder on creating a more personlized experience for my partners, not just my customers.
Advice
Don't sweat your mistakes, every barista has made that mistake a hundred times, and it won't be your last time making that mistake either.
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Barista
June - September 2018 • Cottage Grove, MN
What I liked
- Fast Paced
- Work in teams with a crew
- Self-managing
- Customer Oriented
- Able to work with management on policy
What I wish was different
- More hours
- Less repetition in tasks
Advice
- Be prepared to learn drinks FAST
- People are always willing to help you out, both crew members and even customers
- Just treat people like human beings and you'll be surprised the good you can do
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Barista
May - September 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I liked helping people who were undecisive. I also like my coworkers whom made my experience great. I loved the fast past environment as well.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have transferred to a Starbucks in Atlanta but all the Starbucks positions were filled when returning to school.
Advice
Relax, It is not as hard as one thinks. You will definitely learn that learning all the drinks is not a difficult task.
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Barista
February 2018 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
Very Energetic team and wonderful leadership. Everyone worked toguether and helped eachother through each shift to accomplish tasks
What I wish was different
Advice
Its a great way to get experience in a high paced job enviroment.
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Barista
June 2018 • Portland, OR
What I liked
The people I work with and the customers that I meet.
What I wish was different
I wish some customers wouldn’t take advantage of the space at the store and the bathrooms.
Advice
Working as a barista can be stressful, but it’s rewarding when you can make someone’s day better.
