Ask a Starbucks Barista anything

164 Questions

Last Answer on June 12, 2016

Will starbucks hire two 14yr olds looking for a job?

Asked by furry Girl over 11 years ago

I don't know. It depends on the store and your state employment laws. Most likely not since most 14 year olds have curfews and limited work hours because of school.

783 Votes

How long did you get trained to be considered an official barista? Are there a certain amount of hours you must have in order to be considered a barista?

Asked by anonymous over 11 years ago

It's the standard training of two weeks (I think) to be considered a barista. Unlike in other coffee shops, all low level employees are called baristas once they complete the training.

779 Votes

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how do you apply for a job at a new location that hasn't opened yet? I can't seem to find it online and every time I ask an employee or manager they say check online.

Asked by Jess over 10 years ago

If it's not online yet, it's probably because they're not hiring yet. In my experience, Starbucks has been really good at maintaining their online system. They really only need to hire about a month in advance of the store's opening. So keep checking!

Alternatively they may only be transferring current partners to that store, but that seems unlikely to me.

777 Votes

What are the best kind of shoes to wear on the job?

Asked by lulz about 11 years ago

Comfortable, closed toed (and in the case of Starbucks, black or white) ones. I wore ones that had thick soles since I was standing on concrete most of the day, but any comfortable ones should be good.

775 Votes

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Does Starbucks hire people over the age of 30?

Asked by carmoore11 over 11 years ago

Yes, I had several coworkers over the age of 50 and knew of many others at other locations.

772 Votes

Do you think I could handle a part time Starbucks job while in high school?

Asked by HS about 11 years ago

I think that is entirely dependant on your ability to juggle work and school. Many people find they are able to do it. I managed to work full-time in a career job as well as 20 hours a week at Starbucks.

766 Votes