While there are many things that I like about my job, I would say my favorite would be creating new drinks for myself, coworkers and customers to try.
What I wish was different
The only thing I would change about the job would be the amount of customers that we get. It is very overwhelming as we are the second busiest location in the area and could use another starbucks within the same city to ease the amount of work.
Advice
Don't stress yourself out. Everyone goes at their own pace and there is only so much you are able to do and handle.
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Shift Supervisor
October 2014 • Greensboro, NC
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Be upfront about your availability and needs. Most managers are willing to work with your schedule, as long as you give them plenty of notice/willingness to work.
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Barista
October 2017 - September 2018 • Lumberton, NC
What I liked
The skills I learned on the job
What I wish was different
I wish that I would have been able to dedicate more time to school
Advice
You have to be well versed in time management if you plan to work while attending school. It is possible but you have to be diligent in completing assignments and studying immediately because sometime work will get in the way
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Barista
August 2016 • Milpitas, CA
What I liked
I love interacting with customers and getting to know them personally. Also, having a supportive and fun team to work with makes work more enjoyable.
What I wish was different
I wish the hours and scheduling were more consistent. Also, I think a higher hourly wage would make up for the amount of work required.
Advice
I would definitely recommend working with Starbucks, because there are so many individual benefits and offers many opportunities for growth.
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Barista
January 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
The company is very great and understanding of its staff
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Be open to new experiences, learn and grow from them!!
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Barista
June 2018 • Fairfax, VA
What I liked
Always working, customer connection, personalizing a craft
What I wish was different
More hours
Advice
Thinking ahead helps and also it is important to work with urgency
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Starbucks barista
June - August 2018 • Indianapolis, IN
What I liked
I liked that this job was hands on, always kept me moving, and i got to meet new people everyday.
What I wish was different
The hours were long and it’s not something I want to do for the rest of my life.
Advice
Learn fast and keep at it even when you mess up!
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Barista
July 2018 • Pigeon Forge, TN
What I liked
I love my coworkers and customers.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gone into with the intent to move up in management.
Advice
Try new things
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Barista
May 2017 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
I love the company.
What I wish was different
Better summer job in my field
Advice
Have a lot of patience.
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Barista
April 2016 - September 2018 • Ballwin, MO
What I liked
Making drinks
What I wish was different
Hours
Advice
Working at Starbucks was great, highly recommend
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Barista
January 2013 • Tempe, AZ
What I liked
I've been with this company for a long time. They've provided me with so many benefits that have enriched my life.
What I wish was different
There's really nothing other than it being food service. I can't wait to be out of this industry soon
Advice
Take it easy. Its just coffee
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Shift
April 2016 • Breckenridge, CO
What I liked
The coworkers, it’s a great community and a wonderful team.
What I wish was different
The busy times can be hectic and a struggle.
Advice
Take your time to learn as much as you can, keep asking questions.
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Store Manager
June 2010 • Newbury Park, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Starbucks is an amazing company to work for and grow a career in retail or other careers within the company.
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Barista
August 2017 • Lincoln, NE
What I liked
I liked the fast paced environment, we always get a lot of customers and it’s a challenge to give the best service while being quick and attentive to changes
What I wish was different
Training and management could be better
Advice
Although my summer consisted of just me working at Starbucks, I was grateful for the experience because with so few people in the store, I got to really know how to run it and try different tasks. Be patient and accept those challenges because you only end up preparing yourself for the job of your dreams in the future
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Barista
June 2017 - August 2018 • Tempe, AZ
What I liked
Flexible hours, fun environment.
What I wish was different
More consistent instruction and more growth opportunities. Better management and listening to employees more.
Advice
It's great to try new things! You will always come out the other side with new skill sets and some kind of experience. Every experience is valuable.
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Barista
January 2016 • Cumming, GA
What I liked
Working with customers and other partners.
What I wish was different
More consistent work hours.
Advice
Working with some customers can be a challenge, but there are always a lot of people and experiences that can make the job worth it and remind me why I love coming back to work.
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Shift Supervisor
March 2017 • Green Bay, WI
What I liked
The support, flexibility, and benefits!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
June 2015 • Mobile, AL
What I liked
The customer service, the coworkers, flexible schedule.
What I wish was different
the wages are very low. Hours are often unpredictable.
Advice
Take advantage of all the perks Starbucks offers- free college, retirement matching, insurance, free coffee, free food,etc.
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Barista
July 2014 • Asheville, NC
What I liked
Great benefits and many opportunities to build skills and interact with wonderful people, coworkers and customers alike.
What I wish was different
The pay is not good and there are constant problems with understaffing, budget cuts, and unreasonable expectations from upper management.
