Starbucks Coffee Company

Barista

July 2018 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

I liked the environment and the customers. My manger is great and the company has a lot of benefits.

What I wish was different

I wish during some of the shifts there had been more people scheduled to work.

Advice

I would say that for this job you have to be very patient and friendly with the customers, and be prepared for that.

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Barista

March 2014 • Union City, CA

What I liked

The coworkers and crafting beverages

What I wish was different

The fluctuation of enforcement of rules

Advice

Give it your all and stay by the book

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Barista

October 2018 • Tucson, AZ

What I liked

Easy to go from work to class

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be a quick learner

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Barista

May 2012 • Eugene, OR

What I liked

The flexibility

What I wish was different

Better pay per hours

Advice

Utilize SCAP!

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Store Manager

June 2014 • Georgetown, TX

What I liked

Starbucks has many benefits! The one I’m taking advantage of to get my degree is Starbucks College Achievement Program.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make sure, whatever your workload is, that you are able to create a work life balance that supports your physical and emotional health.

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Barista

November 2018 • Denton, TX

What I liked

Great people, both in front and behind the counter.

What I wish was different

The corporate feel was rigid and offputting.

Advice

Find a craft place, it will be a better experience.

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Barista

January 2016 • Kansas City, MO

What I liked

Flexible

What I wish was different

More variety

Advice

Low pay but free school

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Shift Supervisor

August 2017 • Orem, UT

What I liked

Starbucks takes good care of their people! You get free food and drinks during your shift, stock grants, and full benefits (even for part time employees)! I’ve also had great experiences with their store managers. Starbucks places a lot of importance on creating environments and relationships that support individual wellness.

What I wish was different

Communication between corporate offices and baristas in their stores can get pretty bumpy. Baristas are often left scrambling to meet goals or prepare for events they weren’t properly informed of.

Advice

This job moves fast and stays consistently busy. There isn’t much down time, and there’s rarely a shift I walk away from feeling like I’ve met all the expectations the company places on me.

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Barista

June 2018 • Des Moines, IA

What I liked

Very friendly, flexible schedule, hands on training.

What I wish was different

Closer to my home

Advice

Apply early (mid-late April BEFORE finals) and to multiple Starbucks locations (if possible). Be prepared with summer schedule and end of summer time frame.

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Barista

February 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I enjoy the environment that is present.

What I wish was different

Advice

It takes a lot of patience and willingness to ask questions from your coworkers and supervisors to be able to efficiently work well.

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Barista

March 2019 • Tucson, AZ

What I liked

I enjoyed crafting drinks

What I wish was different

Advice

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Barista Trainer

August 2018 • Auburn, IN

What I liked

Everything about it

What I wish was different

Advice

Honestly, you will make the best connections of your life

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Barista

October 2018 • Antioch, CA

What I liked

My coworkers are all nice

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

It’s a great company to work with

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Barista

September 2018 • Akron, OH

What I liked

I love the experience.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Barista

June 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Loved getting to work with others & create a sense of community with fellow employees and regular customers.

What I wish was different

Very tiring work and very fast paced. Wish there were more breaks than the allotted time we get during shifts.

Advice

Got me out of my comfort zone & now I find it easier to talk to strangers and handle various customer service issues.

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Barista

April 2018 - September 2019 • Bourbonnais, IL

What I liked

Free coffee

What I wish was different

Not as many early mornings

Advice

Great job for high school/college students!

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Barista

May 2019 • Beavercreek, OH

What I liked

I like the atmosphere I work in and the people I work with! Everyone is very helpful and fun to be around!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Barista

July 2019 • Palm Harbor, FL

What I liked

Coworkers were nice, the pay was good, tips were a benefit

What I wish was different

Training was difficult and there is not a lot of review

Advice

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Barista

June - August 2019 • Buena Park, CA

What I liked

I loved being able to learn how to make some of my favorite drinks. Also the overall experience I was gaining such as handling money and customer service.

What I wish was different

I wish I had spoke up when there were certain things happening that shouldn’t have happened in a work space.

Advice

I would say to get to know the company because that can be used as motivation when you go into work.

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Barista

May - August 2019 • Henrietta, NY

What I liked

I love working with a team of friendly people, all there to help every customer have a good day. I also loved learning more about coffee and being able to teach the customers/ give them recommendations based on what I learned.

What I wish was different

There is really nothing I think that i would have changed.

Advice

I have always wanted to work for Starbucks but was always scared to apply. But working there was awesome! It honestly met all my expectations. If there is something that you have always wanted to do/try just go for it! The worst that could happen is that it doesn't work out and a failed opportunity is much better than a missed one.

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