I liked the flexibility in schedule and being able to connect with customers.
What I wish was different
I was usually an opener and my shifts were from 3:30AM - 12:00PM, I wish I took advantage of the different shifts I could have worked.
Advice
Take advantage of the opportunities and connections you make with individuals.
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Barista
May - December 2018 • Stony Brook, NY
What I liked
making coffee
learnig to make new coffee
socializing with customers and other baristas
What I wish was different
My shift schedules
Advice
You have to be very patient with this job. You might be quick in taking orders or making drinks but the customer sometimes takes their time
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Barista
May - August 2019 • Vermillion, SD
What I liked
Fun environment and fast paced working
What I wish was different
Nothing- easy summer job not a lot of stress.
Advice
Be ready for early mornings!
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Barista
May - August 2018 • Gilroy, CA
What I liked
The community, coffee, and company values overall.
What I wish was different
30 minute commute!
Advice
Starbucks is NOT an easy job, especially for minimum wage. Make sure the coffee business and Starbucks values align with your own, and then you will find it a great time.
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Barista
June - August 2018 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
Good working environment, and a good corporate culture made working in a very fast paced workplace much more tolerable.
What I wish was different
Wish some of the formality of it was a little bit less evident.
Advice
Make sure you can stay focused for a whole shift, because you really cannot afford to phone-it-in because someone will be, rightfully, on your case about it. And make sure you can take some serious trouble from customers, so have thick skin.
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Barista
October 2015 • Spokane, WA
What I liked
The benefits are amazing
What I wish was different
Management
Advice
Be patient
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Barista
July 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Company culture
What I wish was different
Schedule flexibility
Advice
Utilize the benefits!
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shift supervisor
May 2012 • Osage Beach, MO
What I liked
what i like most is the customers. Over the years i have gotten to know the regulars very well.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
June - August 2018 • Trexlertown, PA
What I liked
I liked having a typical college summer job, it gave me experience in customer service and food safety. It was a fun environment and I learned a lot from my more experienced coworkers.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Shift Supervisor
March 2016 • Lacey, WA
What I liked
It is a great company to work for overall. Wonderful benefits such as extensive health care options, dental and the opportunity to attend ASU with student assistance on tuition.
What I wish was different
Starbucks can be a great experience or it can be really hard for people. The big difference in leadership. I have worked at several different locations but my most recent has had a large number of problems with the current store manager.
Advice
Learn about the store that you would want to work at before you sign on. There a lots of options of places to go but if you take the time to find one that matches with you then you will have a great time.
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Barista
July 2016 • Garner, NC
What I liked
Connection with customers
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
It was hard at times, but if I pushed through, it was always worth it.
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shift lead
May 2016 • Monroe, MI
What I liked
I love the company as a whole, they truly care about their workers and what they are doing in the community
What I wish was different
I wish that we would have a little more support through the day and better day to day task coverage
Advice
Understand that you never know what another person is going through and treat everyone with the same respect no matter how they decide to treat you.
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Shift Supervisor
January 2016 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Its a great environment to work and there is so much potential to progress in the company
What I wish was different
Scheduling can sometimes be difficult with other outside activities but they try to accommodate.
Advice
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Barista
May - August 2019 • West Bloomfield Township, MI
What I liked
I loved the fast paced work environment and the fact that I got to interact with a variety of people.
What I wish was different
The team atmosphere sometimes got pretty tense sense it was such a fast paced job that got stressful at times.
Advice
Be ready to be on your feet!
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Barista
June - August 2018 • Gambrills, MD
What I liked
The management
Learning a new skill
Creating new relationships
Multitasking skills
What I wish was different
Wish I could have worked there a little longer
Advice
Take the job seriously, it will pay off and your customers will notice a difference in your attitude compared to other workers.
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Barista
July 2017 • Mesa, AZ
What I liked
I loved my coworkers, our customers, the company’s focus on customer service, and learning all the recipes.
What I wish was different
I wish I had transferred to a different location rather than leave the company.
Advice
Be open to meeting new people!
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Barista
September 2017 - August 2018 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
I liked how helpful and friendly my coworkers were
What I wish was different
I wish we were more fully staffed on certain days since it could get really busy.
Advice
Don't be afraid to develop friendships with the customers
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Shift Supervisor
March 2016 • Norman, OK
What I liked
Starbucks is an incredible company to work for and I’m lucky to be part of a team that genuinely cares about crafting the Starbucks Experience. I feel valued and like Starbucks genuinely wants to invest in me as a person. I also love working with and leading my team every day.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
May - August 2018 • Newport News, VA
What I liked
Working with customers
What I wish was different
I wish I’d had more hours.
Advice
Customer service is not as easy as it looks and it’s important to remember that those helping you are people too.
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Barista
February 2018 • Portland, OR
What I liked
Flexible Schedule and fun environment.
What I wish was different
More hours would have been nice.
Advice
Keep the job for school, makes for an easy job with college
