Starbucks Coffee Company

Barista

September 2016 • Boise, ID

What I liked

I love working with people and I love my manager/

What I wish was different

The pay

Advice

Starbucks is an amazing company to work for and has so many benefits that Are incredible for people of any age.

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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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Barista

August 2017 • Sandy, UT

What I liked

The free coffee.

What I wish was different

Management

Advice

Be patient, it’s just coffee

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Barista

April 2019 • Boise, ID

What I liked

Working in a friendly business atmosphere.

What I wish was different

I wish there hadn't been 2 different temporary managers while searching for a manager.

Advice

Learn to deal with change a lot, nothing was consistent as our store manage was never official the whole summer.

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Barista

May - October 2019 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

I loved learning how to make all the drinks and seeing regulars every morning. It felt good to know people’s orders and smile and just have a genuine conversation with them.

What I wish was different

Sometimes the schedules would be a little bit disorganized which would throw me off but it wasn’t too bad over the summer.

Advice

Be kind and just relax. You will be able to focus and do your job well if your mind isn’t frantic. If you communicate with your customers kindly, they will almost always understand.

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Starbucks Shift Supervisor

May 2017 • New Port Richey, FL

What I liked

I love Starbucks and I plan to stay with this company for a long time. One of starbucks' biggest values is creating what is called a "third place." I relaxing and welcoming environment outside of home and work, but at a local coffee shop. My promotion to a shift lead this past summer has taught me a lot as an employee of starbucks and also as a person. I learned many new responsibilities and acquired the skills of being a leader while remaining a positive and smiling face.

What I wish was different

I care a lot about my job and my reputation around me, but I have come to realize that many employees come to work only for the money. To me it is more than that, and I wish other baristas/starbucks partners were also like this. I dedicate myself when I am on the floor and I make sure I continue to connect with my costumers and please them, while some employees show up late, slack, and never connect with costumers. I wish to inspire others with my motivation and work ethic.

Advice

One piece of advice I will share about having a part time job or a full time job if you are a college student is to find a job with a company that is supportive of your life outside and inside of work. Starbucks is an incredible company with great benefits, flexible hours, and supports your academic goals. Arizona State University provides an incredible opportunity through Starbucks and provides Starbucks Baristas with the opportunity of free tuition through ASU.

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Barista

June 2019 • Barrington, IL

What I liked

Being able to interact with different people. Also- free coffee!

What I wish was different

Sometimes stressful but what job isn’t

Advice

Always smile

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Barista

May - August 2019 • Scotts Valley, CA

What I liked

I really liked my co-workers and my location.

What I wish was different

I wish I got to know everyone a little better.

Advice

Remember to have extra aprons.

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Barista

January 2018 • Avon, OH

What I liked

I liked the people I worked with, my boss, the way the company was ran and how they treat their employees.

What I wish was different

It was unorganized at times and stress caused some people to have negative attitudes with others.

Advice

It's a very stressful job and for people who have patience and can perform well under pressure.

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Barista

August 2019 • Tucson, AZ

What I liked

The customers

What I wish was different

Nothing I loved it.

Advice

Anyone thinking of being a barista definitely should.

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Barista

July 2018 • Knoxville, TN

What I liked

My team is fun, supportive, and hardworking, and Starbucks is currently making it possible for me to finish my degree.

What I wish was different

I wasn’t good at managing my time this summer. I wish I had been more proactive at taking charge of my schedule.

Advice

If you’re going to do school and work, be prepared to sacrifice time elsewhere. For me, I lost a lot of social time to school.

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Shift supervisor

September 2018 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

Flexible schedule benefits and management experience

What I wish was different

Less stress!

Advice

Have fun, don’t take it too seriously, and apply it to your future job

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Barista

July 2017 • Antioch, IL

What I liked

I liked interacting with costumers and creating drinks to the csotumers liking.

What I wish was different

Wish I had experience at a full Starbucks rather than inside a grocery store (Jewel-osco) because the rules and/or benefits are with the associated store. The benefits are not comparable to a free-stand alone location.

Advice

If you are applying to be a barista for the first time, do not be nervous about learning the techniques of making all the drinks on the menu because on average will only take 2 weeks to learn the menu. After the hard work of training, being a barista is great!

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Barista

April - October 2019 • Rohnert Park, CA

What I liked

Starbucks is a company that is very flexible with student hours and schedules.

What I wish was different

The management team was incredibly toxic and made going to work anxiety inducing.

Advice

Be prepared for a high stress work environment.

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Barista

April 2018 - September 2019 • Rohnert Park, CA

What I liked

I liked how flexible it was with my school schedule during the school year

What I wish was different

I don’t wish anything was different, I had a great experience

Advice

Having a positive attitude while working in customer service is very important. You also have to remember to not let one customers opinion ruin your day.

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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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