Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Barista

June 2019 • Auburn, AL

What I liked

One of my favorite parts about my job would have to be the people. I love the people I work with, and the customers. I have an outgoing personality, and it is one of my favorite parts about my day to get to talk to people and hear about their day. I also enjoy being challenged through learning how to multitask. It has been a humbling job working at Starbucks because it has taught be to be loving, even if I do not feel loved.

What I wish was different

The only thing I wish was different would be to have a more organized system when working the drive thru. The person on drive thru is responsible for taking orders on the headset, running to grab and make food, greeting customers at the window, making payment transactions, and recording our time. I enjoy being challenged and doing all of the tasks, however; it would be more expedient to have another DTO.

Advice

I would love to share with those who do not have experience in fast food, that Starbucks is doing everything possible to make the customer have a good experience. A lot of people do not know and understand all the barista or DTO has to do. I would advice people to be patient, believe the best, and always be kind. It makes such a difference at work if a customer asks how we are doing. Work can be hard, but people can make it so much easier, or in turn, make it harder.

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Barista

July 2019 • Normandy Park, WA

What I liked

The people I work with

What I wish was different

The management and the amount of gossip

Advice

Keep your head down and stay out of the way

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Barista

August 2018 • Denton, TX

What I liked

Benefits

What I wish was different

Hours

Advice

It's pretty cool

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Barista

December 2016 • Ankeny, IA

What I liked

I enjoyed seeing the regular customers and connecting with them. I got to hear stories of how their summers were going, what they were doing that day, and what plans they had for the future. I also enjoyed working with all my coworkers and building relationships with them.

What I wish was different

I do not think I want anything different from Starbucks. We always care about the Starbucks experience our customers have, but I also think working there has made my Starbucks experience too.

Advice

Try new things!

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Barista

May - August 2019 • Holland, MI

What I liked

The were very flexible with my schedule. I balanced two jobs while also shadowing a therapist.

What I wish was different

I wish we had more staff. It allows felt that we were short on people.

Advice

Going into customer service in the coffee world is a whole new type of experience that you should be prepared for.

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Barista

June - September 2019 • Cupertino, CA

What I liked

They let you wear clothes that are within a color scheme so there’s no set uniform and more freedom to dress the way you want to.

What I wish was different

It gets pretty busy and overwhelming working at Starbucks and customers can be grouchy in the morning especially if they have to wait in a long line. We tend to get blamed for it even though it’s out of our control. Also we were definitely understaffed once more people left to go back to school or reduced their hours.

Advice

Starbucks is very fast paced and requires quick learning individuals that are highly motivated. It’s easy to be overwhelmed so I would focus on keeping a calm head and taking things one step at a time. Also take advantage of your resources and ask coworkers if you’re ever confused about something!

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Barista

October 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

Great benefits

What I wish was different

Higher pay

Advice

Do it

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Store Manager

January 2019 • Danbury, CT

What I liked

They pay my tuition at ASU and have great benefits.

What I wish was different

I would prefer to work in a different location.

Advice

It has been a positive experience for the most part and comforting to know that they will cover my tuition (for ASU online) and I can still afford rent and bills.

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Barista

October 2017 • Houston, TX

What I liked

Enjoyed the benefits and the colleagues I worked with. The job also had flexible hours.

What I wish was different

Wish my wage was higher.

Advice

Be flexible with change and willing to learn a vast amount of knowledge.

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Barista

August 2017 • Salisbury, NC

What I liked

I enjoyed working with the public and getting to know people.

What I wish was different

The work environment was not best there was a lot of drama between the partners which made it stressful.

Advice

People will be people and you can't let them get to you.

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Barista

August 2015 • Bakersfield, CA

What I liked

The ability to make someone’s day from making them their coffee, striking a conversation is a rewarding feeling one can get, no matter how exhausted an individual is from school and personal life.

What I wish was different

Advice

Do not ever be afraid to be yourself when making a rapport with future employers because they want to see authenticity and reliability in their employers. Being original gives that extra incentive that adding this specific member to their team can drastically change the work dynamics, creating a fun, yet effective workplace.

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Barista

August 2019 • Bellevue, WA

What I liked

My Coworkers, wage, and the exposure and variety of drink combinations.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been a less stressful work environment.

Advice

Don't think of memorization of the drinks as complicated, take the time to memorize the drink cards and it'll become very simple and clear.

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Barista

November 2018 • Springfield, MO

What I liked

What I wish was different

I wish I were paid more so I could save up for expenses during the school year as well. That way I can spend less time working during the school year and more time on school and activities related.

Advice

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Barista

February 2019 • Pocatello, ID

What I liked

All the customers I meet and get to know as well as my amazing partners.

What I wish was different

I wish the pay would be at the least $10 and hour.

Advice

Don’t give up the first few weeks you’re there. I know that learning hundreds of new drinks and recipes is hard but the outcome is definitely worth it and rewarding.

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barista

February 2015 • Willows, CA

What I liked

I like the flexibility and how accomodating they are to my schedule

What I wish was different

Advice

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Barista

June 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL

What I liked

Coworkers and management

What I wish was different

Better store infrastructure for degree of traffic

Advice

Be ready to work

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Barista

May 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

I like that they pay for my school, I love He people I work with and that hey take our concerns seriously.

What I wish was different

Advice

Having school paid for by Starbucks is so worth it!

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Shift supervisor

June 2015 • Salem, OR

What I liked

Coworkers Benefits Location Work experience

What I wish was different

Change in management ruined workplace happiness

Advice

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Barista

July 2019 • Troy, MI

What I liked

As I am still a part of the company, I really enjoy connecting with my customers and fellow partners. No matter if I'm on customer support, bar, or register, I'm always able to make someone's day which in turn really leaves a positive effect on me.