Starbucks Barista

Starbucks Barista

Green Siren

Central, TX

Female, 26

After working all day in a cubicle, I'd spend my nights as your friendly, neighborhood Starbucks barista! I remembered your name, made each drink exactly to your specifications and did it all with a bright smile. I've served celebrities, worked both drive thru & cafe stores, worked every holiday and have kept the customers from knowing about all the craziness that goes on behind the scenes... until now. Ask me anything.

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Last Answer on June 12, 2016

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What are the health benefits you get as a part time employee? (details will be highly appreciated)

Thank you !

Asked by Piper over 12 years ago

Sorry it's been almost two years since I worked there and no longer have access to the documents. Additionally, I believe the health benefits may have changed with the Affordable Care Act.

So I've filled out an application form now what do I do ?

Asked by laquita almost 12 years ago

The same thing you would for any other job. Either wait to be contacted or follow up on the application.

Do you need to work at as a barista first before becoming a manager? and How much do managers start off making an hour?

I currently work as a full time restaurant manger for a company similar to chipolte. I have been a manger for 1 year.

Asked by Jess over 11 years ago

No, managers don't need barista experience. My manager had come from Panera (or somewhere similar). I think the only advantage former barista managers have is that they really understand what a barista has to deal with--but it's not going to hurt you.

What should I do to improve my chances of getting hired? I worked at a movie theater for a very short time. I know Starbucks trains but I have been trying for so long. It has been a year since I first applied and I have made some phone calls

Asked by anna over 12 years ago

It may be that none of the stores need new employees, that your hours don't match what they need, or that there are better applicants than you. There is advice above for the interview but sometimes the reasons you don't get hired are out of your control. Just keep gaining work experience and be the best employee you can be and when Starbucks needs someone, maybe you will be the best applicant at that time.

Hello, Green
I applied for some stores but when I call to verify my application, the manager tells him he did not receive it even though the websites confirms that it had been submitted to that particular store. Is he indirectly saying sorry no jobs?

Asked by 152689 about 12 years ago

Probably. I think most managers only access the applications when they need people, and if they don't need to hire anyone he wouldn't have accessed the applications. Unfortunately that's the only way to apply, but he should receive your application as soon as he's ready to hire!

Hey! Im very eager to become a Starbucks partner, and to have the title of "Barista"! But the only thing is that, i have been applying online to a dozen of stores, and i haven't gotten a reply back, but my question is how do i get a interview?

Asked by Taylor .C over 11 years ago

This has been answered in previous questions. Thanks.

 

What's the best and worst part of your job?

Asked by Anonymous over 12 years ago

I'd say the best was my co-workers, even on really bad days they were a great support system! I still keep in touch with the people I worked with and miss the camraderie a place like Starbucks inspires.

Worst was probably when we had really terrible customers. It's hard to be endlessly positive when customer after customer keeps berating you for things you can't control (i.e. pricing), tries to get free things out of you all the time (seriously, we ARE on to you if you're one of the people that does that) and is a generally unpleasant person to be around.