Here why I suggest NOT doing that:

A shift at my old store put the moves on not one, not two, but 3 baristas. He couldn’t take a hint. Long story short, he got fired. Before he was fired it was super awkward and uncomfortable. Don’t be that guy.

Plus it is a rule that you can’t be romantically involved with anyone outside of your position. You have to think long term too, with her being your boss and all.

Yeah, there is. It says relationships that are personal or romantic aren't okay if one of them is in a position above the other. But, sometimes managers don't give a shit 🤷🏻‍♀️

If there’s another store in your area you can transfer and date her. Me and my ex-wife both worked at Starbucks for 3 years where I was a shift and she was a barista. We made it work by being at separate stores.

I met my boyfriend of 2.5 years as coworkers at the same SBUX!! The only bad thing from it is that I couldn’t promote to shift while working with him. Other than that there’s no problem with it if y’all the same level

There’s new rule stating two baristas can’t date (granted they keep it relatively professional) but you cannot date a subordinate/supervisor

So, let's game this out.

You date. Initially it's bliss. But, statistically speaking, the odds aren't in your favor. The match isn't perfect and your relationship deteriorates. Things get tense at work, too. Your coworkers seem be feeling awkward around the two of you. Maybe you even suspect your SSV is talking to other baristas about how the relationship is starting to sour. Uncool. You start feeling like you're being made an example of, coached more harshly than necessary, what have you... The end is nigh; you're both great--just not together.

Can your relationship end without you feeling like your, now, former lover was using their power at work to undercut you for a while before ending it or having you end it for them? Can you still work with this person you couldn't have a personal partner relationship with? Is it worth the potential for trouble?

Don't plan for best case scenario. Plan for the worst case scenario. Your sanity will thank you for it later.

I’m a shift supervisor and I’m dating a barista I work with. My SM is fine with it as long as we don’t make it an issue. Obviously no special treatment or favoring. I’m assuming we’re doing a good job keeping our relationship out of work since we’ve been together for almost five months now and we close together on a regular basis lol. I even double checked with our DM before actually starting to date. I would highly suggest talking to your SM before making any moves though.

I met my now as husband while we both worked at Starbucks so make the move!!!