Great management, every employee was very nice, good work environment.
What I wish was different
Sometimes I felt some workers did not work as hard as they should yet there was no repercussions for them.
Advice
Don't let bad customer experiences get to you.
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Barista
October 2018 • Las Vegas, NV
What I liked
I love the socializing and customer service aspects of the job. After being a stay at home mom for a year and a half I very much missed these things!
What I wish was different
I enjoy how things work there; higher pay would be nice, but I don't work stress or strain myself physically or mentally so it's not a big deal that the pay is what it is (since I'm not the sole provider for my household).
Advice
I absolutely love the atmosphere and the benefits of working as a barista for Starbucks, I recommend it for everyone at some point in their career.
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Barista
March 2018 • Reno, NV
What I liked
Free coffee!
What I wish was different
Advice
Smile often!
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Barista
May 2017 • Portland, OR
What I liked
The SCAP program pays for 82% of my tuition and benefits start at 20 hours a week
What I wish was different
They should pay more during a pandemic
Advice
Don’t get brainwashed into thinking the company actually cares about you
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Barista
July 2020 • Hays, KS
What I liked
Very welcoming environment, great job perks, free coffee
What I wish was different
We were understaffed at first but that why they were hiring
Advice
It's very fast paced, however it's a lot of fun typically
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Barista
March 2018 • Overland Park, KS
What I liked
The people I worked with
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
Keep a cool head and it's okay to mess up
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Barista
July 2018 • Arvada, CO
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Be prepared to work for more than what you're paid.
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Barista
June - September 2020 • Bellevue, WA
What I liked
Fun to make drinks
What I wish was different
More employees to help me out- was understaffed
Advice
Good job for summer!
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Barista
August 2017 • New Berlin, WI
What I liked
The quick pace team environment.
What I wish was different
Higher pay and better hours.
Advice
Don't be afraid to mess up and or take your time.
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Barista
August 2020 • Dallas, OR
What I liked
I love working with other customers and being a part of such a caring and flexible team!
What I wish was different
We are one of the last kiosks in a safeway to be updated, so we can't really give customers what they want sometimes. Our equipment is over 15 years old and it can be frustrating because people expect a lot from the Starbucks company.
Advice
Make sure you love the customer/barista experience, because if you don't, working in customer service might not be for you!
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Shift Supervisor
July 2019 • Jacksonville, FL
What I liked
I love the values that the Starbucks Company upholds. My managers, District Managers, and everyone I work with are such wonderful people. I am so grateful to work for a company that cares about their employees, especially during a pandemic.
What I wish was different
Nothing. :)
Advice
Remember that some days are harder than others, but keep pushing and always keep a smile on your face. Negativity does not fix anything!
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Barista
March 2020 • Epping, NH
What I liked
It was a great, engaging job experience with plenty of skills learned.
What I wish was different
That it was in my career field.
Advice
It's a great company with lots of benefits and opportunities. Just vet the specific location to make sure the management is high quality as my store was.
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Barista
August 2020 • Riverside, CA
What I liked
Chance to explore a different career field.
What I wish was different
Better management & work scheduling.
Advice
It is definitely a great experience over all and you work with multiple types of people.
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Barista
February 2019 • Naperville, IL
What I liked
Co workers
What I wish was different
Higher pay, more support for employees.
Advice
Hard work for entry level pay. Good people, very fast paced.
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Barista
October 2019 - September 2020 • Lincoln, RI
What I liked
it was a fun fast paced job and gives a lot of perks like free drinks and even free college thru the university of Arizona. everyone I worked with was great
What I wish was different
the managers could have handled situations better in certain circumstances
Advice
If you can tolerate rude costumers this is the perfect job
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Barista
July 2019 • Charlottesville, VA
What I liked
Good environment
What I wish was different
Advice
Starbucks is a really good place to work as long as you can handle pressure from peak times.
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Barista
January 2021 • Moreno Valley, CA
What I liked
I like the flexibility that this job offers, it works very well with my school schedule.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been more confident in my work sooner.
Advice
One piece of advice is, everyone learns at a different pace and at the end of the day your job is supposed to be fun.
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Barist
March 2019 - July 2020 • Boulder, CO
What I liked
I liked the atmosphere and the customer connection
What I wish was different
The management style was kind of disconnected and didn't feel like they were there to help me with certain scheduling or work related issues
Advice
Learning a new skill even if it something like coffee is really fun, so stay open-minded!
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Barista
October 2020 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
I like learning about coffee and the environment that Starbucks provide. My coworkers are very helpful and respectful.
What I wish was different
I with I had more "training" time before I was solo on the floor
Advice
Take notes when learning new recipes!
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Barista
December 2018 • Allston, MA
What I liked
Flexible hours, great for people who are students.
Can get a Food and Drink Mark out each day
Friendly environment
Can always build on your customer service skills
What I wish was different
Advice
Have strong communication with fellow Baristas, Managers and Boss.
Make sure you can get along with other fellow Baristas, your working environment will be better.
