Anyone here work at starbucks

[platinumike]

I have nothing going on for 4 days a week from morning till 5pm, and there is one hiring. What is required? i have alot of restaurant experience. But i hardly ever drink coffee. Do you get to meet lots of people? im so bored i might go apply tommorow.

 

[aplefka]

Do it. I'd apply at Starbucks if I didn't just get this job today.

 

[Albis]

one of my friend's worked at a starbucks and said the training is a bitch. he didn't mind the work too much b/c if you like the people you're working with, you guys can just chat about random stuff

 

[platinumike]

thats cool Albis, whats the pay like?

 

[desteffy]

I have a few friends who work there and they all seem to love it, its relaxed and it seems their coworkers are cool.

I guess the starting pay isnt that high (proably 7/hr) but you do get health insurance etc, even if you only work 20 hours a week, so that can be a HUGE plus.

 

[anxi80]

i have a friend who started out as a barista and is now working for corporate. she started out at $7.25 i believe. but they get weekly tips (all the tips are averaged out for all the employees). you also get 10 free lb.'s of coffee a week and i forget whether it is a 10 or 15% discount on in-store items. the downside is that it can get super busy and packed really quick, and the hours can be a pain (if you start out new, chances are they are going to have you closing or opening).

 

[everman]

Most $bucks are using superauto espresso machines now, so training should be easier (just push button...and I'm about to go off on a tangent about how their coffee sucks )
They're rated as a great company to work for, and customer service and providing the right atmosphere is their real product.

 

[platinumike]

COOL. I think i will apply thanks guys.

 

[Platypus]

I worked there for 3 years, I can answer anything you want to know.

 

[Pepsi90919]

uhm well for starters you need to be an uptight know-it-all narcissistic snotty ass.

don't hurt me CR

 

[ribbon13]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
uhm well for starters you need to be an uptight know-it-all narcissistic snotty ass.

don't hurt me CR

"Spare me the under-taste!"

 

[Platypus]

lol i've already posted why that flash is retarded, i'll spare myself the trouble again.

 

[platinumike]

lol. Ya i never go there. I think ive been there maybe 5 or 6 times. CR whats the starting pay? and what would be my job/duties as a newcomer? do they have flexible hours? Thanks.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
uhm well for starters you need to be an uptight know-it-all narcissistic snotty ass.

don't hurt me CR

that was awsome

 

[Platypus]

Originally posted by: platinumike
lol. Ya i never go there. I think ive been there maybe 5 or 6 times. CR whats the starting pay? and what would be my job/duties as a newcomer? do they have flexible hours? Thanks.

Depends on your location, In 2000 I started at 7.50 and when I quit I was at 9.50. The hours depend on your manager however they are quite flexible. Your job as a newcomer would be the Barista role. You run the register, bag coffee, make all drinks, etc. Pretty much everyone who works there does the same job, the shift supervisors and the store managers have additional roles that you need not worry about.

All the drinks for the most part follow the same formula so learning them is easy, the training is very good there. I used to train people and I could make someone who hates coffee into a master in about two weeks. The more you work, the more tips you make in addition to your wages. I worked at the busiest one in my state so I made pretty substantial money.

Any other q's let me know. You can PM or AIM me if you don't want them to be public.

 

[platinumike]

thanks cr. I'll save the rest of the questions for when i do apply

 

[jst0ney]

I used to work at a coffee stand. I liked making coffee. I thought it was a pretty fun job. Sorry no Starbucks experiene though.