training at home store as opposed to a different location
Advice
being a barista is much more fun/difficult to learn than i expected!
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Barista
July 2019 • Buellton, CA
What I liked
The people are amazing and make it really easy to work there.
What I wish was different
Advice
There was a learning curve with becoming a barista so the best advice I could offer is to be patient and take everything in.
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Barista
June - August 2019 • Neenah, WI
What I liked
I liked the fast paced environment and I enjoyed meeting new people everyday.
What I wish was different
I wish the hiring and training process would have been a little faster.
Advice
I would say that if you are planning to work at Starbucks, it is a really fun place to work but you have to be ready to be overwhelmed and to get yelled at by unsatisfied customers. You have to have thick skin.
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Barista
May - August 2019 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
It was fun, fast-paced, and I got to meet a lot of interesting people.
What I wish was different
I got scheduled to work more hours than I wanted.
Advice
The job was harder than I thought it would be.
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Barista
April 2017 • Bellingham, WA
What I liked
I like working with coffee, my coworkers are amazing people, and the job is fast paced so time goes really fast.
What I wish was different
The job can be extra stressful when the company cuts back on labor. This job is also very exhausting physically, mentally, and emotionally from being in customer service.
Advice
Remember that at the end of the day, it's just coffee.
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Barista
January 2018 • Nashville, TN
What I liked
The job itself is very easy once you get the hang of it. It's fast paced, filled with friendly people, and has great benefits.
What I wish was different
I wish the turnover rate wasn't as high, it was hard to keep consistency because we constantly have new employees coming in.
Advice
One piece of advice I would share with others would be to be open minded, working in the coffee industry can be a tad confusing and frustrating, but once you learn the lingo and get comfortable, you'll be fine!
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Business Operations Intern
July - August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I loved this company's culture. Starbucks was an upbeat and exciting place to work where they not only cared about each cup of coffee they produce but also the community and environment around them. In this I realized the importance of who you work for and also who you work with in a company. before this internship I didn't see myself working in a corporate office but I loved the project I worked on because I was working with Uber Eats in Starbuck's new Delivery program and because I drink Starbucks and use Uber Eats all the time, I was excited to improve their processes and improve their overall customer experience.
What I wish was different
I wish it was longer! I do wish I spoke to more people in the company about how they got to work there and their experience on leaving college. I spoke to a couple people but as a senior in college now I am so interested to hear what people decide to do when they leave college and more specifically ask them if they have any advice for me as I go into my last year! I think with any opportunity you get you should really make the most of it and know that going in because it goes by so fast! So I wish I had thought before I even started what it was I wanted to get out of my internship!
Advice
Ask a million questions! Ask the person you're sitting next to a work, ask people in the field you're interested in, ask someone who just started working at the company and someone who's been there for over 10 years! everyone has a different opinion of the place they are working in and if you're interested in working there in the future it is the best way to see if its a good fit for you. I think it is really valuable to see if the culture matches what you are looking for in a company as ultimately that is the best way for you to succeed!
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Barista
July - August 2019 • Gastonia, NC
What I liked
My coworkers excelled at creating a wonderful environment that was pleasant to work in, and the connections created with everyday people really made my day.
What I wish was different
Sometimes I wished that management in certain areas had been better, as often times I felt overloaded with work on certain positions.
Advice
Have patience with the job and be ready to learn.
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Cashier
September - December 2018 • Fort Lauderdale, FL
What I liked
Get to meet many people.
What I wish was different
That I could've stayed there longer.
Advice
working in Starbucks can be tough physically and mentally. Many customers on a daily basis to deal with. Regardless of how customers behave always look happy, presentable and try to help them out as much as possible.
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Barista
June 2019 • Chico, CA
What I liked
Customer connections!
What I wish was different
Hiring process took a very long time.
Advice
Be persistent in trying to obtain the job. Showing initiative and drive will go a long way.
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Barista
May - September 2019 • Cherry Hill, NJ
What I liked
I loved my coworkers and the things I learned
What I wish was different
The customer service and the way customers treated myself and my coworkers
Advice
That it is mentally draining and a physically fast paced job, but to not be discouraged by customers and what they have to say to try and tear you down.
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Barista
March 2012 • Mercedes, TX
What I liked
Connecting with customers and learning to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.
What I wish was different
Work longer hours
Advice
Enjoy the experience and make the most of it while being there.
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Barista
May 2017 • Lebanon, OH
What I liked
How the customers care and would always ask me about school. Most of them would take time out of their days to talk to me and get to know me.
What I wish was different
I wish there was better communication and that the rules for call-offs would be enforced more.
Advice
Make sure to smile. You never know what someone is going through, and you might bring joy to their life.
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Barista
October 2018 • Poway, CA
What I liked
I love how supported I am when I work with my coworkers. They want you to succeed, and that makes the experience great.
What I wish was different
Pushing on learning how to make beverages sooner.
Advice
Ask questions and for them to show you how to do something. It helps.
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Barista
September 2016 • Boise, ID
What I liked
I love working with people and I love my manager/
What I wish was different
The pay
Advice
Starbucks is an amazing company to work for and has so many benefits that Are incredible for people of any age.
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Starbucks Barista
June - August 2019 • Glendale, CA
What I liked
Flexible hours, free food, good pay, nice coworkers
What I wish was different
Advice
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Shift supervisor
April 2013 • Lufkin, TX
What I liked
Flexible hours
What I wish was different
Less stressful from customers.
Advice
Stay calm, be kind!
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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
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
May - October 2019 • Marquette, MI
What I liked
I loved learning how to make all the drinks and seeing regulars every morning. It felt good to know people’s orders and smile and just have a genuine conversation with them.
What I wish was different
Sometimes the schedules would be a little bit disorganized which would throw me off but it wasn’t too bad over the summer.
Advice
Be kind and just relax. You will be able to focus and do your job well if your mind isn’t frantic. If you communicate with your customers kindly, they will almost always understand.
