Starbucks Coffee Company

Barista

September 2016 • Springfield, MO

What I liked

I love the atmosphere and the people I work with everyday. I personally work for HyVee inside the Starbucks kiosk and working there is like having a second family, everyone has each others backs no matter what.

What I wish was different

Over the summer all of my employees including my manager were "let go" from the company because they were not being loyal to the company they work for. I wish those employees could have been loyal so it wouldn't have been so rough on me for a couple months where I was training all new employees and a new manager. But in the end I learned a lot from it and I learned just how strong I could be.

Advice

If you enjoy the atmosphere and the people you work with it will make your job a whole lot more enjoyable.

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Barista

January 2018 • Avon, OH

What I liked

I liked the people I worked with, my boss, the way the company was ran and how they treat their employees.

What I wish was different

It was unorganized at times and stress caused some people to have negative attitudes with others.

Advice

It's a very stressful job and for people who have patience and can perform well under pressure.

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Barista

August 2019 • Tucson, AZ

What I liked

The customers

What I wish was different

Nothing I loved it.

Advice

Anyone thinking of being a barista definitely should.

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Barista

July 2018 • Knoxville, TN

What I liked

My team is fun, supportive, and hardworking, and Starbucks is currently making it possible for me to finish my degree.

What I wish was different

I wasn’t good at managing my time this summer. I wish I had been more proactive at taking charge of my schedule.

Advice

If you’re going to do school and work, be prepared to sacrifice time elsewhere. For me, I lost a lot of social time to school.

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Shift supervisor

September 2018 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

Flexible schedule benefits and management experience

What I wish was different

Less stress!

Advice

Have fun, don’t take it too seriously, and apply it to your future job

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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

April - October 2019 • Rohnert Park, CA

What I liked

Starbucks is a company that is very flexible with student hours and schedules.

What I wish was different

The management team was incredibly toxic and made going to work anxiety inducing.

Advice

Be prepared for a high stress work environment.

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Barista

April 2018 - September 2019 • Rohnert Park, CA

What I liked

I liked how flexible it was with my school schedule during the school year

What I wish was different

I don’t wish anything was different, I had a great experience

Advice

Having a positive attitude while working in customer service is very important. You also have to remember to not let one customers opinion ruin your day.

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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

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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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

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

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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Starbucks Barista

July 2018 - August 2019 • Bethesda, MD

What I liked

I really liked the customers and the way of life that Starbucks provided!

What I wish was different

I wish I could’ve stayed a bit longer. I really liked it there!

Advice

You need a lot of patience and time. Starbucks is not easy but once you get the hang of it, it’ll work out great!

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Barista

June - August 2019 • Denver, CO

What I liked

The free coffee and food

What I wish was different

I wish my coworkers were more forthright

Advice

Always prioritize customer satisfaction

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Barista

June - August 2019 • Voorhees Township, NJ

What I liked

fast-paced environment, assembly line

What I wish was different

management

Advice

be prepared to learn a lot very very quickly, don't take criticism personally

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Barista

November 2017 • Dublin, OH

What I liked

My coworkers are very fun. The environment it fast paces and exciting. Easy to memorize and learn tasks. The place has more of a family vibe compared to a work environment. People will help you because they care about you and want you to succeed.

What I wish was different

We are making everything by hand and there can be human errors and we get chewed out sometimes. I wish we could explain why the error was made and not have to take people being overly harsh.

Advice

Just focus on learning and it will work well. It seems like a lot of work, but it gets broken up in a way that is manageable.

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Barista

June 2019 • Buffalo, NY

What I liked

Familiar work, good staff

What I wish was different

Wish it wasn’t as hectic

Advice

If you work hard, you’ll do fine

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Barista

May - August 2019 • Indialantic, FL

What I liked

I loved the fast paced environment. I also enjoyed working with my coworkers. The benefits were amazing.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Be intentional about connecting with customers, especially regulars. Don’t get overwhelmed when you have many orders and don’t be afraid to ask for help.

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