Ask a Starbucks Barista anything

164 Questions

Last Answer on June 12, 2016

How much money would a 18 year old would make a hour

Asked by Katcheese about 11 years ago

If you are a barista, likely what the average starting wage at Starbucks is, which (as I have mentioned before) is dependent on your state and experience.

Also as previously mentioned, my starting wage in 2011 was 15 cents over the federal minimum wage (so $7.40).

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Hi, Im planning on working part time at starbucks while at college. Any tips? Im kinda shy

Asked by Syeon over 11 years ago

You will get the hang of it. Remember the regulars and the way they like their drinks. If a customer engages you, be friendly but work hard. There is ALWAYS something to be done so make sure you are doing something, it makes your shift easier. And don't forget to smile.

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Have you ever spit in someone's drink if they are being especially rude?

Asked by Tina about 12 years ago

Absolutely not. The best thing I found that worked for me--and many of my co-workers--was to be as nice and kind of possible in return. It didn't work for everyone, but some people eventually felt bad about how rude they were acting.

874 Votes

What is the starting wage?

Asked by Sara almost 11 years ago

Please read the previous questions. This has been asked multiple times.

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Hi, how long do you have to be working at starbucks to be able to transfer? It would be so much easier if I could work closer to me. Thanks in advance for your advice:)

Asked by Katie T over 11 years ago

Ask your store or a shift manager. If I remember correctly it was at 6 months. However, the store you want to transfer to has to accept you so it would behoove you to make friends with the manager at the store you want to transfer to.

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Can you go into detail about the training process that baristas go through. I'm looking into a job there but I'm a bit nervous on being trained.

Asked by Jes over 11 years ago

Every barista goes through the same training whether you have experience or not. You get trained on coffee, register and the bar. It takes about 2 weeks and you spend the bulk of the time with a shift manager.

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How much money did starbucks pay to their employees in 2013?

Asked by sukhdev Singh Badayak about 11 years ago

I do not know.

At the time of my employment in 2011, I was making 15 cents over the federal minimum wage (so $7.40). That will change depending on experience, employement level (barista vs manager) and location.

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