Starbucks Coffee Company

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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Barista

June - September 2019 • Clarksville, IN

What I liked

Benefits, getting to work with fun people and customers

What I wish was different

Better pay

Advice

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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.

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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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Shift Supervisor

October 2012 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Experience leading a team. Working with a team.

What I wish was different

Better support from corporate

Advice

Keep calm and remember it’s just coffee

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Starbucks Employess

August 2019 • Allendale, MI

What I liked

I loved the employees that I worked with. Our bar support lady is the best!

What I wish was different

Scheduling seemed off sometimes. At times we were very understaffed, but other times we were definitely over staffed.

Advice

Don't let the number of drinks in line discourage you! Just try your hardest to keep up and make each drink as fast and well as possible!

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Shift leader

December 2017 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

Tuition reimbursement, flexibility, values. A “yes” company that truly cares about its customers. Huge team network. Innovative

What I wish was different

More flexibility as a shift supervisor as far as coverage and amount of hours. More staff to ensure efficiency and customer connection

Advice

Starbucks is an amazing company to work for. Shifts are often very stressful and fast paced but proper work ethic and value is obtained.

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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

May 2014 • Oldsmar, FL

What I liked

Its an amazing company with wonderful staff and flexible hours.

What I wish was different

Not a whole lot, I loves working there this summer.

Advice

Always smile and be friendly. You never know who's day needs to be made by your kindness.

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Barista

September 2017 - August 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Seeing how a big company like Starbucks operates and having the opportunity to create connections and network with different customers and regulars.

What I wish was different

I wish I had created more lasting connections to create a network of opportunities.

Advice

Take advantage of every opportunity to create meaningful and lasting connections.

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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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