Tips are cash or Starbucks card only. Customers do not have the option to tip on credit cards. This should be adjusted to allow that to benefit partners.
Advice
This job has enhanced my customer service and communication skills.
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Barista
October 2017 - September 2019 • Macomb Township, MI
What I liked
What I wish was different
I had many responsibilities of a supervisor but was not a supervisor.
Advice
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Barista
February 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
I love the growth I am able to experience at Starbucks along with the people I am proud to work with. We grew into a big family!
What I wish was different
I wish the company pushed more on mental health awareness because it impacts us all.
Advice
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Barista
March 2019 • Houston, TX
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
The atmosphere!
Advice
Work hard. Don’t give up. Just do your job and go above and beyond
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Starbucks
December 2018 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
I loved the atmosphere that this brings. We really get the chance to make the personal connections with the customers. This job also has great benefits!
What I wish was different
I wish they would recognize when a partner is working hard. Promoting is tough here.
Advice
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Barista
May 2019 • Boulder, CO
What I liked
Well organized, amazing communication from management
What I wish was different
It has all the same downsides as any other customer service jobs—mostly dealing with cranky customers.
Advice
Spend time getting to know your coworkers, they will be a great support system!
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Barista
June 2019 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
I loved meeting and interacting with customers. Starbucks has brand loyalty that is equal to Apple or sports teams.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
September 2009 • Little Rock, AR
What I liked
Helping customers, serving coffee
What I wish was different
More agreeable management
Advice
Crazy hectic
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Shift Supervisor
January 2018 • Troy, MI
What I liked
Hours and flexibility.
What I wish was different
I wish the pay was better.
Advice
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Brista
July - October 2019 • Clackamas, OR
What I liked
I liked the working environment at the clackamas location. The people were awesome.
What I wish was different
Less stressful
Advice
The people were great and the benefits were really good too.
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Shift Lead
February 2017 • Orange, CA
What I liked
Great experience for customer service and leadership of multiple partners.
What I wish was different
More support from the company with labor hours to reflect daily tasks that are asked of the team.
Advice
Attitude is everything. Stay positive and customers as well as partners will reflect the positivity you are expressing.
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Barista
May 2019 • Freeport, IL
What I liked
Benefits
What I wish was different
Training and manager experience
Advice
Stay open minded!
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Barista
July 2017 • Blue Ash, OH
What I liked
This job offered me flexible hours, a friendly work environment and an opportunity to grow in my ability to work well with others professionally as well as in a customer service environment.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
This job can be overwhelming at first because of Starbuck's extensive menu but you pick up on things over the first few months and even as a part time employee you are offered great discounts and benefits like a 401K. I think is a great side job to keep for some extra cash over the summer as well as while in school.
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Barista
November 2016 • Edmond, OK
What I liked
Really flexible schedule and good benefits!
What I wish was different
I wish the job was less repetitive and that I could have the potential to make more than I do.
Advice
Don't think too hard about it; Starbucks is a get in get out job where you just want the paycheck.
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Barista
March 2018 • Maitland, FL
What I liked
The hours are flexible
What I wish was different
Better customer experiences
Advice
Being able to multitask and stay calm when things are hectic is key
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Barista
October 2018 • Castaic, CA
What I liked
I love being apart of a family at work and taking care of others and providing a third place for our customers.
What I wish was different
I worked less so I could have done more things with my friends before I transferred away from home.
Advice
Make the best out of your time working for a company but don’t forget to have fun too.
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Shift Supervisor
August 2017 • Canton, GA
What I liked
The interaction and management skills I’ve acquired
What I wish was different
Less stress and more labor allowances.
Advice
There will always be difficult and negative people. Do your best to calm the situation and don’t let them get under your skin.
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Starbucks Barista
October 2017 • Hickory Creek, TX
What I liked
CoWorkers
What I wish was different
Amount of Hours
Advice
It is not an easy job, there is a lot of memorization and a lot of responsibilities for what it pays.
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Barista
February 2019 • Kansas City, MO
What I liked
The customers
What I wish was different
Some of my coworkers left, leaving us short staffed
Advice
Work with urgency and be positive
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Starbucks Barista Trainer
September 2017 • Westminster, CO
What I liked
I liked that I got to work with kind people. Also, the fast pace environment is sometimes exhilarating.
What I wish was different
My managers scheduling was often very tiring. Meaning some of us were scheduled to close but we’d have to wake up at 5:30 to get to work by 6:30 the next morning.
Advice
It’s a hard job, and it will seem too tough in the first month. Don’t give up and push through. The perks are too good to give up.
