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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2020 - 01 - 23 - ID#et4q23
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New SSV here! (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by mj115
Hey everyone! I just got promoted to SSV and I’m super excited so far! I had my first assisted close last night but after it I feel super defeated. My manager didn’t really show me how to do anything and just kind of expected me to know how to do it. We got our over and hour late and I just feel lost. Was wondering if anyone had maybe a checklist or sheet or just anything at this point that could help me? Or just maybe some advice cause I feel super down after the other night 😭
colonade17 6 points 3y ago
I made this for a new closer at my store. You'll probably need to make a few adjustments to make it fit for your store. Every store is a little bit different.

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mj115 [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Omg you’re amazing! Thank you!! You wouldn’t happen to have an open one too would you? 😅
colonade17 1 points 3y ago
Enjoy. Good luck. It takes a little while to really get in the groove of everything. Make sure you ask your SM and other SSVs for feedback and suggestions.

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brewm0re 3 points 3y ago
Hey! Congrats on the promotion, super exciting!

As for a cheat sheet, every single store I’ve worked in has been different. Customer flow can totally impact routine.

A good place to start is review the training activities (on the hub if your trainer didn’t give you a copy), and leverage the heck out of your ops cards. Restock will make sure you aren’t running low on anything at the end of the night and the cards have everything else that your baristas need to do, and that you as play caller needs to do.

You’re going to do great!
mj115 [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Thank you! Just super stressed!
bbun223 1 points 3y ago
I felt the same way on my first close as an SSV.... and I was scheduled during happy hour. I literally went home and cried. I felt the same way... like my manager expected me to know a bunch of things because I have been a barista for a while. I was totally lost. It gets better. I got a notebook and gathered all my notes for opening and closing and keep it at work to reference when I need help or forget how to do something. Feel free to msg me about anything! I keep a ton of notes!
mj115 [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Omg during happy hour 🤢 but anyways thank you so much!
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