Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Question about moving up/positions (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by lowserotoninlevels
Hi hello again,
Sorry to bother everyone, I posted a few days ago asking if I should apply and from what I heard, Starbucks sounds like a fun place to work.
At my last job (CFA), I had an issue with moving up in terms of abilities and responsibilities. My manager always put me on one position (cashier) and while I was efficient and enjoyed it, after being on it for 6 months I was sick and tired of doing it everyday. I wanted to do something else, like drive thru. I was told I should be trained in the next two months but it never happened.
My question is: how does it work once you’re hired? Are you trained on all the positions in a certain time period or do you have to “master” one before moving on to another? Or how does it work?
I just want to make sure I’m not in the same place of being in one position forever and never learn anything new.
Once again, sorry to clog up your feed with questions about applying, I just have so many questions haha.
Sorry to bother everyone, I posted a few days ago asking if I should apply and from what I heard, Starbucks sounds like a fun place to work.
At my last job (CFA), I had an issue with moving up in terms of abilities and responsibilities. My manager always put me on one position (cashier) and while I was efficient and enjoyed it, after being on it for 6 months I was sick and tired of doing it everyday. I wanted to do something else, like drive thru. I was told I should be trained in the next two months but it never happened.
My question is: how does it work once you’re hired? Are you trained on all the positions in a certain time period or do you have to “master” one before moving on to another? Or how does it work?
I just want to make sure I’m not in the same place of being in one position forever and never learn anything new.
Once again, sorry to clog up your feed with questions about applying, I just have so many questions haha.
CodaRae 3 points 3y ago
During your training you will absolutely be trained on all the positions your store has, which can vary depending on if you’re applying at a drive thru vs cafe store. Usually, at least at my store, partners who are just starting out will be placed on register because it helps you learn where all the different buttons are and shows your trainer/managers that you can ring beverages correctly. But you will definitely be moved around so you learn how to do the various tasks of the different stations like warming(ovens) or customer support(CS).
lowserotoninlevels [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Awesome, thanks! I totally understand why you would be placed on register first, my problem is when I’m on it for far too long. Thanks again!
gingervitis_93 1 points 3y ago
My experience has been this: I had a five-day training which was basically a crash course in all the different positions along with really trying to hammer in the ratio of what goes in which type of drink.
After that, they put me on the easiest to learn tasks/positions and gradually put me on harder positions as I was able. When I've expresses wanting to learn more (how to pull food for the next day, learning to put an order away, etc) I was either shown how to do so in a timely manner (like a week) or told I needed.experience in a certain area or just more time gaining experience first.
Not all stores run like that and there are define some shitty managers out there. I would apply to a bunch of different stores and maybe spend some time in each to figure out which ones have the best atmosphere and stuff. Pay close attention during interviews and don't hesitate to ask questions- even specifically about this. :)
Good luck!!
After that, they put me on the easiest to learn tasks/positions and gradually put me on harder positions as I was able. When I've expresses wanting to learn more (how to pull food for the next day, learning to put an order away, etc) I was either shown how to do so in a timely manner (like a week) or told I needed.experience in a certain area or just more time gaining experience first.
Not all stores run like that and there are define some shitty managers out there. I would apply to a bunch of different stores and maybe spend some time in each to figure out which ones have the best atmosphere and stuff. Pay close attention during interviews and don't hesitate to ask questions- even specifically about this. :)
Good luck!!
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