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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Can a 13 year-old work at Starbucks?

Asked by Justin over 11 years ago

That depends on your states' job laws. I think most states require a worker to be age 15 or 16 at the youngest.

I had an interview yesterday, I felt it went pretty good. But when the interviewer asked if I had any questions I asked about the benefits? Was that a bad idea or am I over-thinking things? Both of my roommates work at Starbucks so I know the company

Asked by Jason Pack over 11 years ago

I think for Starbucks you are overthinking it. Really most Starbucks locations hire for fit and availability, and I doubt they'd reject you over asking about benefits.

For jokes, do you ever write a teenage girls name wrong on the cup just so she won't be able to take a picture of it and instagram it?

Asked by Nicole over 11 years ago

No. I could have cared less if a teenager wanted to Instagram her misspelled name.

hello i just applied for a job as a starbucks barista and i am nervous is the job hard?

Asked by dania over 10 years ago

It depends on what you consider hard. Yes, you will have to work really hard most of the time--making drinks, taking orders, cleaning, prepping, etc. There is a lot of work. But I think it's fun, your coworkers are probably great and you get to make people happy.

Don't stress too much! It might be hard work but I found it really rewarding.

I saw your reply about how your manager hated people walking into check on their application, but just so people know, one of the reasons I got hired was because my manager was so impressed that I came in to the store to follow up with my app! :)

Asked by Another Barista about 11 years ago

As I said before, all store managers are different. Glad you following up worked out for you.

Are you pretty much immune to caffeine at this point, or does it still provide you with a pick-me-up?

Asked by eight-oh-eight over 11 years ago

Doesn't affect me near as much as it used to. At my old coffee shop I'd drink about 16 espresso shots in an 8 hour shift, at Starbucks I'd limit it to 2 or 3 shots in a 6 hour shift... I also worked at night and it really screwed with my sleep if I drank more than that.

How much money would a 18 year old would make a hour

Asked by Katcheese over 10 years ago

If you are a barista, likely what the average starting wage at Starbucks is, which (as I have mentioned before) is dependent on your state and experience. 

Also as previously mentioned, my starting wage in 2011 was 15 cents over the federal minimum wage (so $7.40).