Starbucks Coffee Company

Barista

June 2019 • Downey, CA

What I liked

I loved my coworkers, and the positive, healthy work environment they created.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Barista

July 2018 • Auburn, AL

What I liked

I liked the flexible hours and the staff I worked alongside with

What I wish was different

I wish I could have worked more!

Advice

This company is really kind and they really care about their employees.

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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

May 2018 • Rolling Hills Estates, CA

What I liked

The people were really nice and it was a lot of fun to go to work

What I wish was different

I wish that I had more hours of work per week

Advice

Pick a part time/retail job that you like so that "just making money" is still fun. While it doesn't further my skill in my field of interest, it was still enjoyable and I looked forward to going to work.

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Barista

June - September 2019 • Hempstead, NY

What I liked

The people and the environment were so fun and appealing.

What I wish was different

I wish the hours of the store were different and some customers were less hostile.

Advice

It will be difficult at first but everything gets easier with practice.

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Barista

June - August 2018 • San Mateo, CA

What I liked

Very active job, doing the right thing made people’s day better.

What I wish was different

The management had a lot of personal squabbles and communication issues. If they had been more coordinated, the workload would have been more bearable.

Advice

Keep your aprons clean in between shifts.

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Barista

August 2017 • Sandy, UT

What I liked

The free coffee.

What I wish was different

Management

Advice

Be patient, it’s just coffee

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Barista

July 2018 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

it was a new experience and I got to learn to make new drinks since I am a coffee lover myself.

What I wish was different

The hours are pretty long so shorter shifts.

Advice

It is not as easy as it looks like.

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Cafe Server

June 2019 • Coachella, CA

What I liked

The environment and customers

What I wish was different

Harder working coworkers

Advice

Don’t go in thinking everyone will work as hard as you

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Barista

August 2016 - September 2018 • Schaumburg, IL

What I liked

Meet lots of people. Free coffee

What I wish was different

Consistency in schedule

Advice

Go in open minded

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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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Starbucks Supervisor

December 2017 • Vancouver, WA

What I liked

I like that this jobs give me experience with leadership roles and cash handling. I also love connecting with customers and making drinks.

What I wish was different

I wish we had been staffed a little more and more store organization.

Advice

Working at Starbucks isn't always easy but it has good benefits and can be very rewarding.

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Barista

September 2017 • Owatonna, MN

What I liked

I loved the fast atmosphere, the community culture, the experience of the job. I was a closer and so I learned how to perform all positions in the store, as well as the deep cleaning and schematics of the store. I enjoyed working at my own pace and helping others in my team succeed.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Shift Supervisor

May 2010 - August 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

The people was best part. Also, they payed for my bachelors degree!

What I wish was different

I wish we received more labor hours.

Advice

If you can make it through the first 2 months you’ll be fine.

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Barista

February 2017 • Santa Clarita, CA

What I liked

Working with others especially when things get tough. It's nice depending on each other. Making drinks and experimenting is also fun.

What I wish was different

There needs to be more organization and communication.

Advice

Patience and communication are key.

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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.