Starbucks Coffee Company

Barista

May 2022 - August 2023 • Hauppauge, NY

What I liked

Everyone was always very welcoming and enjoyed going to work everyday.

What I wish was different

I do wish the schedule was a little more consistent about the shifts you got scheduled for but for the most part you had a general idea of when you were going to work

Advice

I would say be yourself and speak to any shift or manager about any issues your having they are always super helpful and open with advice

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Barista

September 2022 - October 2023 • Boise, ID

What I liked

You get to connect with a lot of people and customers and see lots of puppies in the drive-through.

What I wish was different

The company doesn't handle certain situations very well

Advice

It's a great place to work with very flexible hours and benefits!

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Shift Supervisor

May 2021 - June 2023 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Some people I liked working with made it fun

What I wish was different

My role in the store would've been more recognized

Advice

To build leadership skills and on feet thinking good

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Barista

July 2022 - August 2023 • Rehoboth Beach, DE

What I liked

coworkers

What I wish was different

manager

Advice

be on task always

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Barista

November 2011 • Eugene, OR

What I liked

Excellent benefits and flexible hours.

What I wish was different

More staffing during busy times.

Advice

Great job for people who like to stay active and interact with others.

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Barista

May 2019 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

I like the experience I gained in something that I hadn't known much about.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have gotten experience with my major in some fashion.

Advice

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Barista

April 2018 • Doylestown, PA

What I liked

The benefits offered by the company and the ability to train for managerial positions easily.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Barista

March - August 2020 • Okemos, MI

What I liked

The team members, the opportunity for tips.

What I wish was different

The flexibility of hours, the willingness to let employees go when they needed to quit for school.

Advice

Starbucks is very fast paced, and you constantly deal with difficult customers. It is stressful and definitely not a good fit for your first job.

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Barista

November 2020 • Lynnwood, WA

What I liked

Fun environment, nice place to work. Great perks.

What I wish was different

Could be stressful at times.

Advice

Be willing to receive feedback and push through. It becomes easier with experience.

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Barista

November 2021 - September 2022 • Victorville, CA

What I liked

Good work atmosphere, and flexible hours

What I wish was different

Better benefits

Advice

Keep an open mind!! lots of different recipes are constantly changing

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Barista

February - August 2022 • Jacksonville, NC

What I liked

The customers and meeting new people every day. Making friends in the workplace as well.

What I wish was different

Better hourly pay rate

Advice

Take your time to learn all the drinks and how to make them.

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Barista

August 2021 • Richmond, KY

What I liked

I love how hard working and motivating my coworkers are. I also love the fast pace environment.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had better training when I started 2 years ago so that I wouldn’t have to relearn so much throughout my time here

Advice

there is only so much you can do to assist others so don’t beat yourself up when people lash out at you

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Barista

May 2022 • Ashland, VA

What I liked

I liked my coworkers & managers. There was a strong sense of community among the other baristas, & I felt like management was approachable.

What I wish was different

Nothing :)

Advice

Be patient. There is a lot to learn to be a strong barista. It takes time. Keep this in mind for yourself & others.

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Barista

November 2021 - August 2022 • Santa Clarita, CA

What I liked

I liked connecting with the customers on similar interests and having a great experience with my coworkers.

What I wish was different

I wish that the hourly pay had been increased more during the holidays.

Advice

Try to make as many connections with the customers.

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Barista

June - August 2022 • Roseville, MN

What I liked

My coworkers and bosses were amazing people, getting to make drinks was so much fun, plus the benefits were quite good.

What I wish was different

I'm not sure there was much of anything that I wish would have been different relating to my personal experience.

Advice

Sometimes it's a bit stressful and sometimes the customers aren't the best, but you can't take anything personally.

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Starbucks Barista

May - August 2022 • Pompton Lakes, NJ

What I liked

I loved the variety in roles and not simply performing one task my entire shift. The team I worked with also made going to work feel like I was going to spend time with my friends. It was a great work environment and I enjoyed the direct contact with customers.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more opportunities for receiving tips. Cash tips were great to collect but so many more people use their cards or phones and then do not have the ability to leave us tips. I also wish that the level of activity in the store was taken into account to our wages; our store was exceptionally busier than other stores in the area but we are all still paid the same wage despite us doing more work.

Advice

Don't take the stress of customer service personally, it will only make you hate the job. I liked to think I was in a restaurant simulation game and that I can be any person I want to be with each customer. It is refreshing to approach each person with a clean slate and it trains you not to project personal problems onto others.

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Barista

May 2022 • Jackson, TN

What I liked

The workers were really nice and patient in training me. Everyone was supportive of each other like a family and made it fun to go to work and not so tedious.

What I wish was different

Advice

Stay patient. There are days the customers can be rude and annoying, but always smile and be patient and you can get through.

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Barista

November 2020 - August 2022 • Vernon Hills, IL

What I liked

Pay scale and benefits

What I wish was different

Scheduling

Advice

If you consider an easy place to make some cash work here but don't expect consistency. Hour change every day and so doe your hours paid. If you are more flexible and have a less busy schedule this might work best for you.

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Barista

July 2019 • Rutherford, NJ

What I liked

Meeting new people and building Friendships.

What I wish was different

Advice

This job has helped me developed great skills that I can use for my future such as working under pressure, working with minimal supervision, etc.

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Barista

March 2021 • Dartmouth, MA

What I liked

I love customer connection and making people's day brighter with a drink and a smile!

What I wish was different

My schedule was sometimes very overwhelming. I would wake up at 4 AM for an opening shift. Going forward, I'd like later hours.

Advice

Starbucks is all about connecting with customers and making sure they are satisfied. To do so, you need to be personable and learn how to correctly craft drinks.

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