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 GreenSiren,

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

Thank you,
Joe

Asked by Joe over 11 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!

I've been a barista for about 2 years, I'm in high school. I've recently got a new manager, and apparently Starbucks "standard" says that highschool students even if they are over 18 can only be part-time obtaining 20 hours. I'm 19. Is this true?

Asked by Bernie over 9 years ago

Starbucks corporate would be your best bet. Call the partner line.

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 over 10 years ago

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

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

Asked by Meghan almost 11 years ago

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

What kind of questions do I need to prepare myself for during interview? Mid you, I have NO experience as a barista.

Asked by Rachel over 11 years ago

This question has been answered before so you'll be able to find more details elsewhere in this thread. And as I've said before, many of my co-workers has no experience working in a coffee shop but they still got hired.

The questions mainly revolve about how you manage stressful situations and what you would do in X scenario. An example scenario might be: "The coffee timer is beeping so you need to rebrew coffee, you have a line out the door, someone wants a sandwich heated,your other barista just went on her 30 minute lunch break so it's just you and your shift manager... what do you in do in what order?"

Your interviewer will be looking to see if you have good prioritization skills and what your people skills are like. Making a latte can be taught, but the others take more time to learn. So if you can talk about how you handled stressful situations, you'll be golden!

Does starbucks use tazo or teavana brewed teas for Shaken Iced Teas? Also, what are the specific flavors of Black and Green tea you use?

Asked by nb about 10 years ago

When I was there in 2012, we used Tazo. I am unsure of the specifics. I assume nothing has changed but you would have to ask Starbucks to confirm.

I love Green Tea Frappucino but I always find it too sweet. I asked the barista for 2 pumps of the syrup and/or 2 scoops of the matcha only to lessen the sweetness. What's the right and best way to order it? Thanks!

Asked by Vincent over 9 years ago

Order with "no classic" to make it without any simple syrup (sugar). The matcha will have no impact on sweetness.