Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Starbucks supervisors are basically assistant managers (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by colonade17
So I did an interview with a competitor. And when I described my work at starbucks, (placing/receiving orders, setting pars, coaching/training partners, handling disruptive customers, make sure we're meeting health code, etc). This interviewer said the only things I'd have to learn how to do to be an ASM at his company was learn to process payroll, and make hiring/firing decisions. He even said to expect a smaller workload in this other company and a $4 raise for doing a very similar role there. Curious what other partners think about this.
PhysiksBoi 63 points 2y ago
This was the reason why when I used to work as a Barista, I refused to even consider becoming a shift. The insane amount of extra work is not worth a few more bucks an hour. If you value your mental health, being a shift is not a good idea. The tiny payoff is not worth it.
snowflakenecklace 16 points 2y ago
i've been working at starbucks to supplement work in my actual field (performing arts and related) which was obviously put on hold due to the pandemic, so i became a shift. i cannot WAIT until i get something in my field again so i can step back down to barista. i hate becoming a shift but i can't turn down the extra money.
Js_On_My_Yeet 7 points 2y ago
Exactly this. Was always recommended to be a ssv but learned from other ssv's that it's not worth it if you don't plan on moving up to an even higher position.
ErinSchiff 16 points 2y ago
I left the company 6 months ago as a shift to become an ASM at a clothing store. Less work and stress and more money plus bonuses..... thanks for the practice starbucks
PonyAgony 10 points 2y ago
Omg I just got this position offered to me today.
I know it must be a lot of work, but I’m sure it’s going to look great in your resume and if you keep going up you can be a store manager
I know it must be a lot of work, but I’m sure it’s going to look great in your resume and if you keep going up you can be a store manager
ExtraterrestrialPoe 7 points 2y ago
Idk why this was downvoted? I LOVED being a shift, it was a really great stepping stone for me to become a store manager. Some people genuinely like learning new things and having more responsibility.
That being said, half of my shift supervisors work at Starbucks for the benefits only and have other jobs so they’re not interested in moving up- which is fine. The ones that do want to move up place orders, set pars, and do the self assessments for food safety and whatnot. If you have a manager that tries to meet you where you are, being a shift is a really fun role.
That being said, half of my shift supervisors work at Starbucks for the benefits only and have other jobs so they’re not interested in moving up- which is fine. The ones that do want to move up place orders, set pars, and do the self assessments for food safety and whatnot. If you have a manager that tries to meet you where you are, being a shift is a really fun role.
adisonpw 8 points 2y ago
SSVs run stores. there’s no question about that. my manager had no idea what was going on on the floor 90% of the time because they only worked 8-10 hours a week on the floor. we’re severely underpaid and over worked. once you realize that your time at starbucks is ticking. look for something new. you’ll be happier there i promise
Baker921 2 points 2y ago
Yeah, it's pretty insulting what they want and pay for with SSVs. They say it's a stepping stone. It's not!
XxTRUEPINOYxX 1 points 2y ago
My old Supervisor role vs Starbucks SSV was a huge work load difference then again my last job I didn’t do much as they didn’t want to give us any work. As we pretty much overpaid cashiers and only real task we do is setup tills/close tills, run the flow, and do breaks. Honestly I like the responsibilities.
ExtraterrestrialPoe 0 points 2y ago
You definitely learn a lot more than payroll and hiring as an ASM, your interviewer oversimplified it. Most shifts don’t really set pars or do health code compliance beyond logging temperatures.
Was your interviewer a District Manager? They don’t work in the stores and might not be as familiar with what the shift role looks like day to day. Most of it is sending partners on breaks, cash handling, coaching (not necessarily training), and customer service.
Was your interviewer a District Manager? They don’t work in the stores and might not be as familiar with what the shift role looks like day to day. Most of it is sending partners on breaks, cash handling, coaching (not necessarily training), and customer service.
kitcat1210 8 points 2y ago
I think they interviewed at a different company, not Starbucks. This is a current starbucks SSV talking about interviewing at a new company to be an ASM. Also maybe your SM just doesnt put a lot of responsibility on your SSVs, because at my store we are essentially ASMs without the pay and title lmao.
ExtraterrestrialPoe 1 points 2y ago
Ooohhh gotcha, that makes more sense! I totally read that wrong.
I’m the SM lol. Idk if it’s just my district manager being realistic that Starbs is a great part time thing for most partners (in my area at least), but shifts don’t get paid enough to literally run the store. I definitely didn’t feel like I was getting paid well enough as SSV but I also knew it was temporary for me and I’d be a SM relatively quickly.
My SSV team is awesome but most of them don’t have the interest or investment to learn all of the operational stuff.
I’m the SM lol. Idk if it’s just my district manager being realistic that Starbs is a great part time thing for most partners (in my area at least), but shifts don’t get paid enough to literally run the store. I definitely didn’t feel like I was getting paid well enough as SSV but I also knew it was temporary for me and I’d be a SM relatively quickly.
My SSV team is awesome but most of them don’t have the interest or investment to learn all of the operational stuff.
greener-bean 3 points 2y ago
Wish I had the option to not learn, the operational stuff. If I don’t go through and adjust pars my SM definitely won’t, and then all of a sudden I don’t have any vanilla for the vanilla sweet cream... although, maybe I should just let them be so we don’t have to keep slamming out those tiktok drinks
ExtraterrestrialPoe 1 points 2y ago
True! That makes it pretty tempting lol!
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