Starbucks Coffee Company

Barista

April 2023 • Dublin, OH

What I liked

I loved the people I worked with and how fun the environment was.

What I wish was different

I wish that the management was a little more organized.

Advice

Training is difficult but if you push through the first few weeks everything will click and you will understand better.

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Barista

July 2017 • Antioch, IL

What I liked

I liked interacting with costumers and creating drinks to the csotumers liking.

What I wish was different

Wish I had experience at a full Starbucks rather than inside a grocery store (Jewel-osco) because the rules and/or benefits are with the associated store. The benefits are not comparable to a free-stand alone location.

Advice

If you are applying to be a barista for the first time, do not be nervous about learning the techniques of making all the drinks on the menu because on average will only take 2 weeks to learn the menu. After the hard work of training, being a barista is great!

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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

June 2019 • Barrington, IL

What I liked

Being able to interact with different people. Also- free coffee!

What I wish was different

Sometimes stressful but what job isn’t

Advice

Always smile

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Barista

August 2010 • Airway Heights, WA

What I liked

A company that cares about its employees. It is very easy to move up in that company.

What I wish was different

The working environment is a little draining, so it can get hard to take classes while working.

Advice

Ask about promotion opportunities.

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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 2018 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I loved meeting new people and talking to customers each morning!

What I wish was different

I wished I could work more hours./ consistent hours.

Advice

Make sure you state clearly how many hours you prefer per week.

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Barista

June 2018 • Woburn, MA

What I liked

Loved working with people, had great coworkers, a really enjoyable experience overall.

What I wish was different

I wish I'd had more relaxed hours.

Advice

Be sure to really talk about hours before you get the job if you intend to be part time.

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Communication

May - August 2019 • Scottsdale, AZ

What I liked

I was able to apply what I’ve learned in a real work setting and practice new skills to support my career development.

What I wish was different

The internship was experiential and had to come to an end.

Advice

Step out of your comfort zone, introduce yourself to people, and learn about other careers!

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Barista

June 2016 • Pittsfield, MA

What I liked

Fast paced job with fair tips to help supplement an income while in school.

What I wish was different

Less stress and hours once I returned to school and started the semester.

Advice

As a customer/food service job, this really opens your eyes to how people can be and works to make you appreciate any job that people do for you.

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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

April 2019 • Boise, ID

What I liked

Working in a friendly business atmosphere.

What I wish was different

I wish there hadn't been 2 different temporary managers while searching for a manager.

Advice

Learn to deal with change a lot, nothing was consistent as our store manage was never official the whole summer.

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Barista

April - August 2019 • Compton, CA

What I liked

Definitely being able to make drinks and even experiment with the different ingredients we had.

What I wish was different

Connected with customers much more.

Advice

One will definitely grow more as an individual and will take a lot of initiative.

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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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