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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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 over 10 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!

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

Thank you !

Asked by Piper about 11 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.

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 10 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.

Can you describe a basic day for you at Starbucks? From open to close? what you have to do in terms of cleaning etc the procedure

Asked by ALexa over 10 years ago

It depends on what shift you are... opening, mid and closing shifts all have different tasks. Since I mostly worked closing shifts, I'll talk about that one.

Usually upon arrival my shift manager would have me do a "spin," or to a quick touch up of the entire store. Then depending on where I was needed most, she'd put me on either bar or register. While we still had three people working, at a certain point I'd either be sent to deep clean the bathrooms or start to break down all the dishes that needed to be washed, and wash them. Once the dishes were washed one of the two baristas was usually sent home and 5-10 minutes before close the remaining one would pack up the pastries that were still good and throw out the expired ones. Finally, once the store closed one person would sweep and mop the floor, clean and set up the condiment bar for the following day, prep all the materials for the openers (measure out coffee, put tea bags into containers, etc) while the person on bar would clean the machine, set the clean cycle and prep the bar area for the openers (enough lids out, fill the espresso machines, etc).

Generally as a closer my job was to make sure a) we served customers to the best of our ability, b) the store was as clean as it could possibly be and c) we left the store in top condition for the openers to make their lives a little easier.

Hello,
Can you tell me in details how much tips $$$ you average per day or per hour working at starbucks???
Are they a BIG PLUS?
Thank you so much.

Asked by Ash21 almost 11 years ago

I got about $20 per week... about $1 per hour worked. Definitely not a BIG PLUS but enough to be useful.

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

Asked by laquita over 10 years ago

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

can a 14 year old get hired? if so, how much would they get paid?

Asked by help! over 10 years ago

I've answered this question before, please read the other Q&A questions. Thanks!