Starbucks Coffee Company

Barista

June 2017 - August 2018 • Canton, MI

What I liked

Great benefits and fairly flexible work schedule.

What I wish was different

Requires stamina for a busy work environment and customer service skills.

Advice

Don’t apply for this job unless you like interacting with customers.

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Barista

May 2017 • Athens, GA

What I liked

I love connecting with customers and meeting new people.

What I wish was different

I wish scheduling would have been different. I tended to be depended on heavily when I returned to work from school, which then lead to me working 40 plus hours a week.

Advice

Take a few things at a time and enjoy the moment. As easy as this job gets, you meet great and sometimes helpful customers, as well as great coworkers.

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Barista

May 2018 • Logan, UT

What I liked

Positive work environment

What I wish was different

N/a

Advice

Gives a positive experience with customer service

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Barista

December 2017 • Dunwoody, GA

What I liked

I like the team-based working environment

What I wish was different

I wish to have raise on my hourly wage

Advice

It is a fast-pace job which requires working fast

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Barista

January - October 2018 • Allendale, MI

What I liked

I like making drinks, and providing great customer service for people.

What I wish was different

I wish the management could have been different.

Advice

One piece of advice would be to have patience with people.

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Barista

August 2018 • San Luis Obispo, CA

What I liked

There was a lot to learn, but it was fun learning how to make all the coffee drinks and see how a Starbucks store is run.

What I wish was different

Nothing, I still work here.

Advice

This job requires quick learning and someone who works well under pressure.

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Barista

August 2017 • Silver Spring, MD

What I liked

I love that it’s a big company that you can easily move around in (I could transfer from a Pittsburgh store to Maryland and back easily) and there are opportunities for pay raises and leadership opportunities.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Barista

February 2017 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

The coffee and connection

What I wish was different

Customers should be nicer

Advice

Be able to work under high stress

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Barista

March 2016 - June 2018 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

The flexible hours, they allowed me to work and go to school but were willing to give me time to study for school. They even allowed me to cut down on my hours to better fit my school schedule.

What I wish was different

I had given myself more time between my last class and when I started working, also consciously calculating commute time.

Advice

Apply for jobs that hire college students because they are more willing to give flexible hours so you can balance it with school. Save your money while you're working (put like at least 10% per check,)your future self will thank you. Most importantly, remember that school is your first priority, not money. You are in school to be able to make more money in the future, the money now is to just get by #stayfocused.

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Barista

August 2018 • Brenham, TX

What I liked

Coworkers, flexible hours

What I wish was different

Long hours on feet, understaffed

Advice

Grow a tough skin and be ready to learn quick.

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Supervisor

September 2017 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

Starbucks has a lot of great benefits! And its great to make customer connections.

What I wish was different

I wish my management was different. Corporate, at times, can be difficult and if your manager doesn't support you, then you begin to feel isolated.

Advice

Don't settle - work for a company that respects you and request a livable wage. Starbucks assured me that I am an asset and, therefore, gave met he benefits/respect to show I was appreciated.

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Barista

June - August 2018 • Moscow, ID

What I liked

The people

What I wish was different

My coworkers and the store structure

Advice

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Barista

May 2018 • Slidell, LA

What I liked

The atmosphere of the workplace and the friendliness of the coworkers

What I wish was different

Applied to something more in my field of study

Advice

Definitely a great company that loves its employees but is also a high intensity and stressful work environment

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Shift Supervisor

April 2014 • Massillon, OH

What I liked

Working with customers and coffee!

What I wish was different

I wish it was a little less stressful.

Advice

No matter how stressful life gets, how you deal with it shows your character.

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Barista

June 2017 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

I enjoyed the fast-paced environment.

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten to know my coworkers better.

Advice

When everyone is having a hard day and peak busines hours are insane, just keep smiling and doing the best you can. Give yourself some grace as you learn how to do the job well.

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Barista

August 2017 • Denver, CO

What I liked

Lots of connections, fast pace environment, friendly co-workers and/or customers, get to know people

What I wish was different

It's a lot of short interactions - I wish that I had more time to connect with customers

Advice

Take a deep breath - it's a lot of work but the connections between co-workers, along with customers, is worth it!

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Coffee Master

March - August 2018 • Rolla, MO

What I liked

The people I got to constantly meet every day, and the consistent work pace making an 8 hour day feel like 8 minutes.

What I wish was different

The wage was less compared to other stores, but it gave me the freedom to learn at my own tempo and create relationships I can't replace.

Advice

Be kind to everyone, for you may have gotten out of different sides of the bed that morning. There is a lot of memorization, but the benefits are great, the wage is better for college students, and the job is transferable, meaning you'll always have a place to go with your career at Starbucks.

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