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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Did you burn yourself all the time?

Asked by Bostonian almost 13 years ago

Yes! I'm pretty clumsy, so any opportunity I had to burn myself early on... I did. Eventually I learned how to avoid it.

What is the policy on how many drinks one customer can order? If there isn't one there should be. Waiting behind a customer for their 16 frap drinks for their AA meeting is a bit much. Can the barista say NO and ask they get in line again?

Asked by Crystal almost 12 years ago

To my knowledge, no. You as a customer are always free to leave and spend your money elsewhere.

 

Starbucks corporate dictates rules like that and you can direct the suggestion to them through the Customer Service page: customerservice.starbucks.com/app/contact/ask/

Can a 15-16 year old work at Starbucks as a barista? If so will it be difficult to manage it?

Asked by Lalito123 over 11 years ago

This has been answered before. Please read previous questions. Thanks!

Have you ever seen someone steal someone else's laptop while "watching it" while the other person used the restroom?

Asked by blink, poof over 12 years ago

No.

I woulld love to apply at Starbucks, because my new job isn't working out very well. The problem is I'm only 15. Should I still try applying?

Asked by EthansTea over 11 years ago

Yes, and if you read previous questions you'll see that being hired at that age is unlikely, but you won't know unless you try.

What are your coworkers like? Is it mostly part-timers who are students / artists just trying to make some extra cash?

Asked by Bilko101 over 12 years ago

For the majority of people I worked with, Starbucks was a full-time job. There were a couple of students and myself who were trying to make some extra cash, but it was the livelihood for over 80% of my coworkers and those at nearby stores.

I heard that some baristas find it annoying when someone orders a frappuccino. What is your opinion?

Asked by frap guy over 11 years ago

Frappucinos are the most annoying drink to make, they're time consuming with a lot of steps and waiting. But it's also part of the job... if a person doesn't want to make frappucinos they shouldn't work at Starbucks.