Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Barista

August 2016 • Battle Creek, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed working in a friendly environment and learning the art of coffee.

What I wish was different

Advice

I would say it working at Starbucks is a great first job, however, don't settle for it because it is so good.

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Barista

April 2017 • Madison, WI

What I liked

Fast paced job with lots of great relationships built with customers.

What I wish was different

More staff should have been hired.

Advice

The learning curve is huge, but just relax and you'll catch on with time.

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Barista

July 2019 • Nutley, NJ

What I liked

Friendly employees.

What I wish was different

Higher pay.

Advice

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Barista

January 2017 • Cypress, CA

What I liked

I love the community and the days I get to make.

What I wish was different

Advice

Just be you.

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Barista

May - August 2019 • Branson, MO

What I liked

I love the people and the fast paced work environment. It was different everyday so there was always something new to learn.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make friends and build relationships. It makes work fun and you look forward to hearing from your regular customers and your fellow baristas. The customers will remember you too and it offers a great opportunity to gain better interpersonal and communication skills.

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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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Shift supervisor

March 2016 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

I love the opportunity to connect with people from all walks of life, whether that be customers or partners (coworkers)!

What I wish was different

That I had more time to Focus on the customer experience

Advice

It’s a fun and exciting job, but not for people who don’t do well under high pressure situations!

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Supervisor

August 2016 • Greenfield, IN

What I liked

Fast paced and very friendly work environment

What I wish was different

More labor coverage, especially on busy days

Advice

Gotta be fast on your feet and be a quick problem solver

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Barista

June 2019 • Rialto, CA

What I liked

Shift leaders knew what they were doing. The positive work environment and the support that you get from your team.

What I wish was different

Advice

To always come in with a positive attitude.

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Barista

July 2019 • Haddonfield, NJ

What I liked

I learned customer service skills and how to deal with people one on one.

What I wish was different

nothing!

Advice

be patient.

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Shift supervisor

April 2013 • Lufkin, TX

What I liked

Flexible hours

What I wish was different

Less stressful from customers.

Advice

Stay calm, be kind!

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Shift Supervisor

April 2014 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I like utilizing the many years of experience I have to lead a team each shift to deliver an experience that aligns with Starbucks’ mission

What I wish was different

Advice

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General Management Intern

May 2019 • Fontana, CA

What I liked

-fast pace -hands on

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

-everyday will be different than the day before

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Shift Supervisor

June 2018 • Fairfax, VA

What I liked

Being able to work in a timely manner managing breaks, punch-ins, punch-outs, and customer satisfaction.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Working at Starbucks has taught me and is still teaching me how to multi-task and work efficiently in a short amount of time. We have to be fast while still maintaining high customer connections. When working at Starbucks, be prepared to learn quick and don't be discouraged by not understanding from the start.

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Barista

September 2018 • Hayward, CA

What I liked

I like the business and rush of it all, it made me feel active as well as making time speed by.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been better scheduling and more hours to work.

Advice

Keep your head up and don’t get too down on yourself when you make mistakes.

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Barista

March - November 2019 • Plainfield, IL

What I liked

I enjoyed the flexibility of hours and the people I worked with.

What I wish was different

My manager never moved me from working the drive thru, so I was there the majority of my summer. Also, I frequently traveled to different stores to work shifts without asking if I was okay driving the distances (up to 30 min commutes).