Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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New Barista--Any Advice? (self.starbucksbaristas)
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Kavjan 7 points 3y ago
The low expectations aren't because they think that you're dense, it's because this job has a really steep learning curve. So my biggest piece of advice is to stop berating yourself and just forgive your own mistakes, it's just coffee after all. You'll feel frustrated, but you need to remember to take a deep breath because feeling stupid and being stressed honestly don't do you any favors.
I thought I was really dumb at first, but now that I'm experienced I understand that there's just a lot to learn and a lot of pressure on you when you're new.
I thought I was really dumb at first, but now that I'm experienced I understand that there's just a lot to learn and a lot of pressure on you when you're new.
meljpg 1 points 3y ago
I do tend to be tough on myself....this was good to hear. Thank you
KingDuck7 1 points 3y ago
You learn really quick, I'm a few months new and honestly as long as you try and put your mind to it, you see the patterns and will know it like the back of your hand
Byzelo 1 points 3y ago
What are you struggling with as far as drinks?
meljpg 2 points 3y ago
Keeping all the steps straight in my head from drink to drink primarily. They don't have any guide for me to study other than the giant ring of drink cards that can't leave the store
Byzelo 3 points 3y ago
All the core drinks are basically the same, just changing the syrups.
The pumps go T-3, G-4, V-5, add or minus one for short and trenta. The espresso is the same idea, T-1, G&V-2, or if it’s iced the venti gets 3 shots
Fraps are a little different, but the frap roast pumps are the same as the syrup pumps above (T-2, G-3, V-4). As far as syrups, T-1, G-2, V-3. Base pumps are same amount as frap roast pumps
The order of the steps go syrup, espresso, milk. The steps for fraps, everyone seems to do them a little different, but personally I measure the frap roast/milk in the cup, ice in pitcher, pour cup into pitcher, add syrup, add topping if it applies, then add base.
There are a few less common drinks that are different, like caramel clouds, but just pull out the card for those and you’ll memorize them over time.
I know it seems like a LOT but everything is seriously so repetitive. Don’t feel bad for not grasping it right away, though. It’s definitely a learning curve but once you got it, you got it. Starbucks also likes to make things ez for us and puts measuring lines on EVERYTHING.
I hope this all made sense :( and anyone feel free to correct me if I’m wrong, this is just how I was taught.
The pumps go T-3, G-4, V-5, add or minus one for short and trenta. The espresso is the same idea, T-1, G&V-2, or if it’s iced the venti gets 3 shots
Fraps are a little different, but the frap roast pumps are the same as the syrup pumps above (T-2, G-3, V-4). As far as syrups, T-1, G-2, V-3. Base pumps are same amount as frap roast pumps
The order of the steps go syrup, espresso, milk. The steps for fraps, everyone seems to do them a little different, but personally I measure the frap roast/milk in the cup, ice in pitcher, pour cup into pitcher, add syrup, add topping if it applies, then add base.
There are a few less common drinks that are different, like caramel clouds, but just pull out the card for those and you’ll memorize them over time.
I know it seems like a LOT but everything is seriously so repetitive. Don’t feel bad for not grasping it right away, though. It’s definitely a learning curve but once you got it, you got it. Starbucks also likes to make things ez for us and puts measuring lines on EVERYTHING.
I hope this all made sense :( and anyone feel free to correct me if I’m wrong, this is just how I was taught.
0x52and1x52 1 points 3y ago
You’re wrong about the pumps for Frappuccinos btw, same thing with the pumps for sizes. Venti iced gets 6 instead of 5.
Byzelo 1 points 3y ago
Good to know! Thank you
meljpg 1 points 3y ago
This made PLENTY of sense! Thank you!!
GaggleOfBones 1 points 3y ago
Take pictures of the cards and make your own recipe guide book. Organize them and use tabs. That way you can pull the little notebook out of your apron and have a step by step guide. I still use mine I made with fraps
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