I like how welcoming my fellow coworkers were when I first started working there.
What I wish was different
Wish I could of taken more hours to work over the summer.
Advice
This job has taught me to always be prepared. When I first got hired I observed what everybody did and I was able to complete tasks they given me within two weeks of no help from anyone.
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Barista
June - September 2018 • Woodinville, WA
What I liked
Serving others and meeting new costumers.
What I wish was different
WIsh I could continue the job in Cheney.
Advice
To make the best of every situation, it can be very stressful and you may have bad days but once you dont have a job you realize how thankful you should have been for your last one.
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Barista
May 2018 • Puyallup, WA
What I liked
The people and the environment
What I wish was different
Specific rules and regulations regarding food waste and tipping
Advice
Great experience , taught me how to excel under pressure
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Barista
June 2016 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
Connections with people, fast paced, positive work place
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
January 2015 • Pasadena, CA
What I liked
Working as a barista
What I wish was different
Some interactions with negative customers
Advice
Its a great experience on how to work under high pressure situations
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Supervisor
July 2013 • Ogden, UT
What I liked
Flexibility with school
Benefits!
Free food and beverage
Great team environment
What I wish was different
Hourly pay
Advice
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Barista
August 2015 • Columbia, MD
What I liked
The fun environment that my coworkers and I create amongst each other.
What I wish was different
I wish I knew how to take better care of my hands during the winter time since we wash our hands a lot.
Advice
You may feel overwhelmed at first with the vast variety of drinks, but once you understand the basics, then everything becomes by far easier.
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Barista
June - August 2018 • Woodland, WA
What I liked
Meeting new people
What I wish was different
More hours
Advice
Great training and great employees
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Barista
August 2016 - September 2018 • Schaumburg, IL
What I liked
Meet lots of people. Free coffee
What I wish was different
Consistency in schedule
Advice
Go in open minded
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Partner
May 2015 • Suffern, NY
What I liked
Selling drinks abiding by customer preferences
What I wish was different
More co-workers
Advice
Great experience if you wish to continue a career in sales
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Barista
July 2018 • Athens, OH
What I liked
Valuable work experience
What I wish was different
Becoming more invested in the position
Advice
It is worth the amount of information you learn
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Shift Supervisor
November 2014 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
I liked that it has flexible hours, great benefits (free coffee!! & spotify) and overall a positive environment.
What I wish was different
Less picky customers, but you learn how to deal with them
Advice
Always be open to new opportunities you never know what can come of a retail job
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Barista
May - August 2018 • Arlington County, VA
What I liked
Amazing co-worker and customers
What I wish was different
Organization
Advice
Try your best to put a smile on every customers face.
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Barista
October 2017 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
Wonderful coworkers, relatively flexible scheduling, understanding and supportive managers
What I wish was different
Wide range of hours
Advice
Get use to relying on your team, they’ll carry you through your shift.
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Barista
October 2014 • Oceanside, NY
What I liked
I enjoy my customers and working in a corporation that oversees multiple aspects of businesses.
What I wish was different
Advice
Try to make the service memorable. People don't come into the store just for their coffee. If they did, then they would be brewing coffee at home. Try and make the experience fun for the customer and you. (:
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Shift Supervisor
April 2017 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
Crafting beverages for customers to their liking
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
May 2014 • Fountain, CO
What I liked
this job teaches me how to interact with customers and shows me how they think individually and as a group.
What I wish was different
i wish i had more time to do house projects and i wish i worked more nights instead of overly busy mornings.
Advice
no matter how much coffee you drink while working, its much easier to work after a good nights sleep!
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Barista
August 2019 • Sandy, UT
What I liked
The environment, customers and co-workers all make this job the best one to have.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Working had and applying yourself can be life changing.
