Be ready to set schedules ahead of time and have good communication with workers that can potentially cover your shift
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Restaurant Shift Leader
May 2019 • Eugene, OR
What I liked
I’ve been with Starbucks for 12 years and through Starbucks I’m able to find rewarding community service projects over the summer or through the year.
What I wish was different
More people that wanted to do service because they just want to.
Advice
Starbucks is a home base that serves the community no matter where you are in the world and because of that I will always have a family.
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Barista
April 2019 • Oakland, CA
What I liked
I like my coworkers, the handcrafted drinks we make, and our regulars!
What I wish was different
I wish the schedule and team were more established/consistent, and I wish we git paid more!
Advice
It’s a lot more work than you’d think, but it also teaches you so much more than you’d expect!
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Shift Supervisor
September 2018 • Pacifica, CA
What I liked
The free coffee :) it's also really nice to interact with my coworkers, we are a loud and fun group.
What I wish was different
Sometimes people get cranky when it comes to their caffeine source, so you gotta deal with that.
Advice
Take advantage of their 401k plan, it is basically free money!
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Barista
June 2021 • Normal, IL
What I liked
The spirit and constant need to contribute to the success of the team.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
November 2019 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
The team atmosphere and the ability to connect with coworkers and customers
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
September 2019 • Portage, MI
What I liked
working in good team
What I wish was different
More co-workers
Advice
really good work during college time only
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Barista
June 2019 • Portland, OR
What I liked
My co-workers were awesome! And they allowed me to t ra safer to a location in Eugene, so I was able to keep my job during the school year!
What I wish was different
I wish they had paid me more money.
Advice
Do it if you want.
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Barista
July 2019 • San Bruno, CA
What I liked
Getting to learn more and meet new people everyday
What I wish was different
Customer attitudes
Advice
Smile when they yell they will eventually stop out of confusion.
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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.
What I wish was different
Advice
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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
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
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
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
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 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
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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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
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!
