I like working with coffee, my coworkers are amazing people, and the job is fast paced so time goes really fast.
What I wish was different
The job can be extra stressful when the company cuts back on labor. This job is also very exhausting physically, mentally, and emotionally from being in customer service.
Advice
Remember that at the end of the day, it's just coffee.
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Barista
May 2018 • Greeley, CO
What I liked
The customers and my co workers
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
June 2015 • Helena, MT
What I liked
I have always enjoyed my coworkers. I have worked for the company for 3 years under the same boss, and I have loved it.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Be prepare to work hard, and trust your coworkers.
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Barista
May 2018 • Denver, CO
What I liked
My coworkers, my schedule
What I wish was different
Higher wage
Advice
Use whatever you have to network! I have regulars who come into my Starbucks all the time who work in my future field and I network while I make them coffee! Get creative when reaching out and planning your future career.
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Shift Supervisor
June 2016 • Hialeah, FL
What I liked
I truly enjoy interacting with my customers as well as my co-workers. Any time my customers leave my store with a smile on their face I feel completely satisfied.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have joined my team earlier to gain even more experience with this company.
Advice
The number one piece of advice I would share about my experience is to keep an open mind when going into a new environment.
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Barista
September 2017 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
The people, learning more about coffee and espresso
What I wish was different
I wish more staff was scheduled during rush because it was always very chaotic
Advice
Be patient with yourself, it takes a while to learn the way a store works
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Starbucks Barista
July 2017 - August 2018 • Sicklerville, NJ
What I liked
I found my co-workers to be very enjoyable and friendly. Even my managers were all kind and friendly with me and it made working there a lot more fun.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had been on the bar more to make drinks, but I got to do most jobs around the store each shift.
Advice
I would share that you learn how to deal with both good and bad customers, giving you patience and discipline.
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Shift Supervisor
July 2011 • Lexington, KY
What I liked
I enjoy the fast-paced, multitasking nature of the work. I like making drinks and being busy and I enjoy when I run the floor and can shift my employees in a way that promotes positive work environment.
What I wish was different
The labor allowance at Starbucks is very lean, which doesn't allow for call-outs, unexpectedly high volume, or any sort of variance from the projected sales experience.
Advice
I think a lot of people think that working in a coffee shop is going to be an easy laid-back job, but depending on where you are located that is probably not going to be true. No individual task is incredibly difficult to master with training, but you will be performing it under high pressure and high volume, and you will be moving constantly. It is more physically demanding than you are probably thinking. Be prepared for that.
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Partner
June 2018 • Glenview, IL
What I liked
There both is and was a large sense of community with the other partners. People were easy to learn to work with as a cohesive unit.
What I wish was different
I wish my current manager would take into account availability more than he currently does.
Advice
If you have the ability to work at Starbucks for at least a little while, I highly encourage it. It is important to learn the teamwork skills and customer service skills it provides as well as gives someone an insight on the true behind the scenes of retail and customer service.
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Barista
November 2016 • Bulverde, TX
What I liked
Great benefits
What I wish was different
Pay is low
Advice
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Starbucks
April - August 2019 • Bellevue, WA
What I liked
How flexible the schedule was and how great of a work environment it is
What I wish was different
More hours
Advice
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Starbucks Barista
June 2018 • East Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
the staff, the pay, my manager, the actual barista work
What I wish was different
better training, more balanced time between being on bar and register
Advice
ask questions! if your'e unsure about anything especially how to make drinks you should ask, no one cares if you don't know and everyone tries to be helpful. Also customers don't always know what they're talking about/want so be patient and don't feel bad if you end up dealing with negative attitudes from them.
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Barista
October 2018 - August 2019 • Miami, FL
What I liked
The people I got to work with
What I wish was different
I wish I had done more hours
Advice
Don’t be afraid to talk to your supervisor they are the connection between you and your employer
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Barista
March 2018 • East Amherst, NY
What I liked
Creativity aspect
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Training is a lot of information to take in
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Food retail
October 2017 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
I liked how Starbucks worked with my schedule
What I wish was different
I wish Starbucks was a little more profoessuonal where I worked
Advice
Get a job during college! It is extremely important
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Barista
April 2018 • Newport Beach, CA
What I liked
Everything! I love coffee
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Enjoy yourself
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Barista
May - August 2019 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
It was fun, fast-paced, and I got to meet a lot of interesting people.
What I wish was different
I got scheduled to work more hours than I wanted.
Advice
The job was harder than I thought it would be.
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Barista
May 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I liked the team environment. And I also liked making the drinks
What I wish was different
I wish that my management was slightly different and more understanding.
Advice
I recommend building a positive attitude.
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Barista
July 2019 • Fresno, CA
What I liked
I liked the teamwork on the job, as well as the fast-paced environment. Once I developed a rhythm, I could do my job very efficiently. I also enjoyed the opportunity to interact with people and be creative.
What I wish was different
I wish I would not have had so many early shifts. It was difficult for me to work before the sun rose and still have energy the rest of the day.
Advice
I would recommend establishing certain hours of availability for yourself and sharing them with your manager. It is also important to communicate effectively with coworkers, and have a positive attitude at work.
