I enjoyed working in a friendly environment and learning the art of coffee.
What I wish was different
Advice
I would say it working at Starbucks is a great first job, however, don't settle for it because it is so good.
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Barista
April 2017 • Madison, WI
What I liked
Fast paced job with lots of great relationships built with customers.
What I wish was different
More staff should have been hired.
Advice
The learning curve is huge, but just relax and you'll catch on with time.
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Barista
July 2019 • Nutley, NJ
What I liked
Friendly employees.
What I wish was different
Higher pay.
Advice
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Barista
January 2017 • Cypress, CA
What I liked
I love the community and the days I get to make.
What I wish was different
Advice
Just be you.
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Barista
May - August 2019 • Branson, MO
What I liked
I love the people and the fast paced work environment. It was different everyday so there was always something new to learn.
What I wish was different
Advice
Make friends and build relationships. It makes work fun and you look forward to hearing from your regular customers and your fellow baristas. The customers will remember you too and it offers a great opportunity to gain better interpersonal and communication skills.
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Barista
November 2011 • Eugene, OR
What I liked
Excellent benefits and flexible hours.
What I wish was different
More staffing during busy times.
Advice
Great job for people who like to stay active and interact with others.
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Shift supervisor
March 2016 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
I love the opportunity to connect with people from all walks of life, whether that be customers or partners (coworkers)!
What I wish was different
That I had more time to Focus on the customer experience
Advice
It’s a fun and exciting job, but not for people who don’t do well under high pressure situations!
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Supervisor
August 2016 • Greenfield, IN
What I liked
Fast paced and very friendly work environment
What I wish was different
More labor coverage, especially on busy days
Advice
Gotta be fast on your feet and be a quick problem solver
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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
July 2019 • Haddonfield, NJ
What I liked
I learned customer service skills and how to deal with people one on one.
What I wish was different
nothing!
Advice
be patient.
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Shift supervisor
April 2013 • Lufkin, TX
What I liked
Flexible hours
What I wish was different
Less stressful from customers.
Advice
Stay calm, be kind!
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Shift Supervisor
April 2014 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
I like utilizing the many years of experience I have to lead a team each shift to deliver an experience that aligns with Starbucks’ mission
What I wish was different
Advice
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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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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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Barista
September 2018 • Hayward, CA
What I liked
I like the business and rush of it all, it made me feel active as well as making time speed by.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been better scheduling and more hours to work.
Advice
Keep your head up and don’t get too down on yourself when you make mistakes.
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Barista
March - November 2019 • Plainfield, IL
What I liked
I enjoyed the flexibility of hours and the people I worked with.
What I wish was different
My manager never moved me from working the drive thru, so I was there the majority of my summer. Also, I frequently traveled to different stores to work shifts without asking if I was okay driving the distances (up to 30 min commutes).
Advice
Show initiative and get things done. If there is nothing right in front of you to do, find something to clean.
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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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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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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 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.
