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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Any suggestions as to how I can cut down the calories when I get the tastier stuff on the Starbucks menu? Like, are there any ingredient substitutions that cut the calories significantly but I'd barely notice a difference in taste?

Asked by mmm... about 11 years ago

Nope, not that will significantly reduce your calories. In order to do so you will have to sacrifice something. A good place to start is a smaller cup if you want the exact same taste. Otherwise, for a minor effect cut the number of syrup pumps by 1.

Switching to sugar free won't make a difference in calories and switching to fat free milk will definitely mess with taste.

What is the minimum age requirement for becoming a barista? What are the likely chances that they will hire someone aged 15/16?

Asked by arielerobyn almost 11 years ago

The minimum age is dependent on your states' work laws. The likelihood of a 15 or 16 year old being hired is probably pretty slim since you don't have a lot of prior work experience. Almost everyone I worked with was in university or university aged (or older).

Do you think Starbucks has lost the cool and hip vibe that made it popular?

Asked by Stac1e about 11 years ago

I think individual stores can still have the cool, hip vibe. As far as Starbucks as a corporate entity, I do not know.

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 10 years ago

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

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 about 10 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 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 over 10 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/

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 11 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.