hell yeah! working in a different environment than your used to is always weird and especially if you don’t know who are working with. Bar can be a lot but development comes with time and practice! Keep doing what you love and don’t be afraid to branch out 💚

Working at new stores is always anxiety inducing. Just make sure you let the shift lead know where you’re most comfortable. Don’t be afraid to get to know new partners and don’t be afraid to ask questions like “where do you guys keep this?”, because in the end you’re there to help them and they should be willing to help you too! Have fun!

You'll be fine. Everybody makes mistakes. My only advice is just to step up and ask if you are unsure about something. I'd rather have a new barista that asks questions and does things correctly than a new barista who just does stuff incorrectly with uncertainty.

the secret is you don’t have to make them perfectly every time, just close.

Shift supervisor will place you where you are most comfortable
No worry about mess up

Have you taken advantage of the Headspace premium subscription Starbucks offers? I’ve begun using it, and it’s been an incredible tool for taking hold of my anxiety and increasing my focus. Would definitely recommend, 20/10.

Yes!! Lean on your team to teach you as you go. Express you want to develop on bar or other roles and get comfortable. Everyone makes mistakes, all the time. But we roll with the punches and grow. I usually tell new hires about how in my first month as a barista, I probably sent out 200+ caramel macchiatos without vanilla in them. Took me about a year to feel confident in all aspects of my barista role. It takes time and a willingness to continuously learn! I’m still not totally certain on all my cold foam recipes, I always have to ask my team which milk to use or where the syrup is pumped.