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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Does the shift manager get a portion of your tip then or do you get the full tip?

Asked by Just Curious! over 11 years ago

I'm unsure of the exact policy, but I think everyone got a percentage of the tip for overall hours worked (excluding our store manager). So if I worked 10 hours and that was only 2% of the overall hours worked in store, I got 2% of that week's tips.

The shift manager who counted the tips had to record how much cash was received over the week and then evenly split the tips by hours worked. I never felt screwed by the shift managers (who often had to stay late to do so), but rather realize that we didn't recieve a lot of tips from customers.

How does the transferring process work? Details please. :)

Asked by Georgina about 11 years ago

I believe you talk to your manager and the manager of the store you wish to transfer to a minimum of six months after you begin your employment with Starbucks.

What was the length of Starbucks Barista training?

Asked by Volodymyr about 11 years ago

Usually about two weeks.

I'm turning 16 soon and I'm looking for a first job. I read on the Starbucks website that you don't need any previous job experience, so I was wondering what my chances would be to get an interview?

Asked by First Job over 11 years ago

This has been asked and answered before. Please read previous questions. 

Hi! I am a student and I am writing a work about Quality of service and its evaluation and I choose to write about Starbucks.I wanted to ask does Starbucks carry out quality assessment and how it can be done? Thanks :)

Asked by Ieva about 11 years ago

Yes, Starbucks uses a company named Ecosure for Quality Assurance Standards Audit. Starbucks main office could better advise you more details.

Hello GreenSiren,

Are any discounts offered towards Law Enforcement Officers or military personnel with proper identification?

Thank you,
Joe

Asked by Joe almost 12 years ago

I believe there was a military discount when I worked at Starbucks. I assume there still is. The best way to find out is to ask your barista!

How old do you have to be to be a barista? Any job for a 13 year old there?

Asked by Meghan over 11 years ago

Please read previous questions. This has been answered multiple times.