Starbucks Coffee Company

Barista

May 2019 • Springfield, MO

What I liked

I like the fast paced work environment and connecting with customers.

What I wish was different

I wish the pay was better and that we had more staffing.

Advice

It is not easy. It can be fun and you make really great friends, but it is hard.

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Barista

May - August 2019 • Lookout Mountain, GA

What I liked

the customers

What I wish was different

coworkers

Advice

work hard

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Barista

August 2018 • Rutherford, NJ

What I liked

I loved being able to train new workers and being able to relate it to my teaching studies. Different aspects of the job allow for students to relate back to their studies and allow for experience to be built up.

What I wish was different

The interview style for promoting to higher positions is very by the books. You must memorize answers given by your manager that will satisfy your district manger. I wish it was more personalized.

Advice

It’s exciting and challenging. If you are willing to work hard, you will have fun. It’s definitely not an easy job but incredibly rewarding. There are plenty of benefits, even for part time workers, including free college through Arizona State University.

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Restaurant Shift Leader

August 2017 • Opelika, AL

What I liked

Interacting with customer and coworkers.

What I wish was different

I wish I could use what I’m learning in school to this job but it’s not my career.

Advice

You need to be a patient person to work here

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Barista

November 2018 - August 2019 • Woodridge, IL

What I liked

It was innovative and the working community was great.

What I wish was different

The pace they expect and the expectations were more reasonable and lifelike.

Advice

Long hours but the discounts and people are a bunch of fun!

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Shift supervisor

December 2010 • Allen Park, MI

What I liked

Fast paced

What I wish was different

N/a

Advice

N/a

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Barista

August 2018 - October 2019 • Eau Claire, WI

What I liked

Customer Service

What I wish was different

Management

Advice

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Barista

October 2018 • Las Vegas, NV

What I liked

I love the socializing and customer service aspects of the job. After being a stay at home mom for a year and a half I very much missed these things!

What I wish was different

I enjoy how things work there; higher pay would be nice, but I don't work stress or strain myself physically or mentally so it's not a big deal that the pay is what it is (since I'm not the sole provider for my household).

Advice

I absolutely love the atmosphere and the benefits of working as a barista for Starbucks, I recommend it for everyone at some point in their career.

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Barista

June 2019 • Erie, PA

What I liked

Good salary good management

What I wish was different

Training of other employees

Advice

Customer service can be rewarding if done right

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Barista

March 2017 - September 2019 • West Valley City, UT

What I liked

Very fun!! I enjoyed working with customers and had great coworkers.

What I wish was different

Management

Advice

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Barista

December 2018 • Reno, NV

What I liked

The customer connections

What I wish was different

The organization

Advice

It’s great to get experience in customer service

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Barista

May 2018 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

The regular guests and experience as a barista

What I wish was different

Better in store communication

Advice

There is rigorous on the job training so even if you think you don’t qualify, you do!

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Barista

August 2017 • Yuba City, CA

What I liked

Connecting with all different types of people.

What I wish was different

The concept behind "the customer is always right."

Advice

Smile, move on, and remember that it's just coffee.

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Barista

August 2018 • Greenville, TX

What I liked

I enjoy the friends that I've made working for the company. We are all in this together and simply make the best of a difficult situation.

What I wish was different

The pay rate. No person who works in customer service is paid enough.

Advice

If you want to work for Starbucks you had better have a lot of patients because they will be tested on a nearly daily basis with a difficult to please customer base.

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Starbucks Barista

April - October 2019 • Grand Forks, ND

What I liked

Very fun place to work!

What I wish was different

Less school work to keep the job.

Advice

School should always come first but it was a fun experience!

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Barista

June 2019 • Memphis, TN

What I liked

I liked that the job was fast pace and easy to learn. I also really enjoy the benefits of getting insurance and security that wherever I end up after undergrad, I would have a job at Starbucks.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had also taken a few summer classes so that I could have a lighter load this past semester. I decided to only work because I thought I would be too busy, but I should have knocked out my last science class.

Advice

I would advise anyone that wants to have a part time job and take classes to believe in themselves. It’s difficult but it is doable if you make time for it and work around your school schedule.

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Barista

August 2016 • Norman, OK

What I liked

The people

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

It’s tough but fun

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Barista

August 2017 • Wexford, PA

What I liked

I personally loved being able to create connections with the customers, especially the regulars, and being able to make a positive impact on someones day with something as simple as a drink.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been able to bring the experiences with me, without having to leave behind so many faces I grew to know.

Advice

I would share with everyone to just be kind. You never know what others are going through and something as simple as a smile or a "Have a good day!" could change their whole mood.

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