I liked the environment and the customers. My manger is great and the company has a lot of benefits.
What I wish was different
I wish during some of the shifts there had been more people scheduled to work.
Advice
I would say that for this job you have to be very patient and friendly with the customers, and be prepared for that.
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Barista
March 2014 • Union City, CA
What I liked
The coworkers and crafting beverages
What I wish was different
The fluctuation of enforcement of rules
Advice
Give it your all and stay by the book
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Barista
October 2018 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
Easy to go from work to class
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Be a quick learner
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Barista
May 2012 • Eugene, OR
What I liked
The flexibility
What I wish was different
Better pay per hours
Advice
Utilize SCAP!
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Store Manager
June 2014 • Georgetown, TX
What I liked
Starbucks has many benefits! The one I’m taking advantage of to get my degree is Starbucks College Achievement Program.
What I wish was different
NA
Advice
Make sure, whatever your workload is, that you are able to create a work life balance that supports your physical and emotional health.
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Barista
November 2018 • Denton, TX
What I liked
Great people, both in front and behind the counter.
What I wish was different
The corporate feel was rigid and offputting.
Advice
Find a craft place, it will be a better experience.
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Barista
January 2016 • Kansas City, MO
What I liked
Flexible
What I wish was different
More variety
Advice
Low pay but free school
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Shift Supervisor
August 2017 • Orem, UT
What I liked
Starbucks takes good care of their people! You get free food and drinks during your shift, stock grants, and full benefits (even for part time employees)! I’ve also had great experiences with their store managers. Starbucks places a lot of importance on creating environments and relationships that support individual wellness.
What I wish was different
Communication between corporate offices and baristas in their stores can get pretty bumpy. Baristas are often left scrambling to meet goals or prepare for events they weren’t properly informed of.
Advice
This job moves fast and stays consistently busy. There isn’t much down time, and there’s rarely a shift I walk away from feeling like I’ve met all the expectations the company places on me.
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Barista
June 2018 • Des Moines, IA
What I liked
Very friendly, flexible schedule, hands on training.
What I wish was different
Closer to my home
Advice
Apply early (mid-late April BEFORE finals) and to multiple Starbucks locations (if possible). Be prepared with summer schedule and end of summer time frame.
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Barista
February 2019 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
I enjoy the environment that is present.
What I wish was different
Advice
It takes a lot of patience and willingness to ask questions from your coworkers and supervisors to be able to efficiently work well.
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Barista
March 2019 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
I enjoyed crafting drinks
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista Trainer
August 2018 • Auburn, IN
What I liked
Everything about it
What I wish was different
Advice
Honestly, you will make the best connections of your life
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Barista
October 2018 • Antioch, CA
What I liked
My coworkers are all nice
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It’s a great company to work with
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Barista
September 2018 • Akron, OH
What I liked
I love the experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
June 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Loved getting to work with others & create a sense of community with fellow employees and regular customers.
What I wish was different
Very tiring work and very fast paced. Wish there were more breaks than the allotted time we get during shifts.
Advice
Got me out of my comfort zone & now I find it easier to talk to strangers and handle various customer service issues.
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Barista
April 2018 - September 2019 • Bourbonnais, IL
What I liked
Free coffee
What I wish was different
Not as many early mornings
Advice
Great job for high school/college students!
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Barista
May 2019 • Beavercreek, OH
What I liked
I like the atmosphere I work in and the people I work with! Everyone is very helpful and fun to be around!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
July 2019 • Palm Harbor, FL
What I liked
Coworkers were nice, the pay was good, tips were a benefit
What I wish was different
Training was difficult and there is not a lot of review
Advice
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Barista
June - August 2019 • Buena Park, CA
What I liked
I loved being able to learn how to make some of my favorite drinks. Also the overall experience I was gaining such as handling money and customer service.
What I wish was different
I wish I had spoke up when there were certain things happening that shouldn’t have happened in a work space.
Advice
I would say to get to know the company because that can be used as motivation when you go into work.
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Barista
May - August 2019 • Henrietta, NY
What I liked
I love working with a team of friendly people, all there to help every customer have a good day. I also loved learning more about coffee and being able to teach the customers/ give them recommendations based on what I learned.
What I wish was different
There is really nothing I think that i would have changed.
Advice
I have always wanted to work for Starbucks but was always scared to apply. But working there was awesome! It honestly met all my expectations. If there is something that you have always wanted to do/try just go for it! The worst that could happen is that it doesn't work out and a failed opportunity is much better than a missed one.
