Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Application tips/typical interview questions? (self.starbucksbaristas)
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Gloriosus747 4 points 2y ago
For me when I applied (Germany), I had to proof my German citizenship and show an empty criminal record. That in addition to being abled to speak German was enough for my back-then store boss
Smyles9 1 points 2y ago
For proof of an empty criminal record what exactly do you do? Do they handle that on their end with your consent? Don’t you have to fill out some paperwork? Forgive me if it’s obvious, this is basically my first job that I’m applying to, what I have done hasn’t ever required this much detail in order to apply.
Gloriosus747 1 points 2y ago
Don't know how that is in other countries, but in Germany you can just call your local county office and ask to get your "Führungszeugnis", where all serious crimes (>90 days of prison or high fines) are listed. Most jobs in Germany where you handle company money (cashier duties) require that. But that's listed in the application if it's necessary.
Just relax, be yourself and try to just act natural. You don't apply for a CEO position, but to an unlearned worker's position, and from my experience most bosses are content if the applicant to the job, if it is barista, retail or a factory line job, speaks the country's main language somewhat fluently and is not extremely dumb.
Chances are you are not the first one to apply for his/ger first job there. The Store Manager will walk you through the process, they know that first-timers are unexperienced. Be yourself, be nice, and if you even love making coffee, the better. Personally I have never made a coffee myself before I became a barista, and also never been to Starbucks.
And as a general tip on all kinds of job interviews in the future: always tell the truth, but don't tell everything that's true. You got this!
Just relax, be yourself and try to just act natural. You don't apply for a CEO position, but to an unlearned worker's position, and from my experience most bosses are content if the applicant to the job, if it is barista, retail or a factory line job, speaks the country's main language somewhat fluently and is not extremely dumb.
Chances are you are not the first one to apply for his/ger first job there. The Store Manager will walk you through the process, they know that first-timers are unexperienced. Be yourself, be nice, and if you even love making coffee, the better. Personally I have never made a coffee myself before I became a barista, and also never been to Starbucks.
And as a general tip on all kinds of job interviews in the future: always tell the truth, but don't tell everything that's true. You got this!
Smyles9 1 points 2y ago
Thank you for your support!
BatWeary 3 points 2y ago
One thing I would definitely do before applying is go to different stores frequently and chat with the baristas to figure out which one is the better fit for you. It’s good to be hired in at a store where you’re familiar with your future coworkers, it’ll make the whole experience so much better. As far as resumes go, you don’t really need one for Starbucks. If you want to turn one in that’s totally fine but it’s not a requirement. Most stores have applications online only, so I would definitely ask the store manager about what they would prefer.
Having applications open for a long period of time could mean they’re short staff, but it also may not. When I was originally hired my store wasn’t short staffed at all, they just wanted some extra people since the baristas I worked with at the time had specific hours they could work (we’re understaffed AF now though lol).
As for interview questions, they don’t really ask much about coffee from what I remember. Basically things like “how do you work with others/under pressure?” or “why do you want to work for the company?”
Good luck!
Having applications open for a long period of time could mean they’re short staff, but it also may not. When I was originally hired my store wasn’t short staffed at all, they just wanted some extra people since the baristas I worked with at the time had specific hours they could work (we’re understaffed AF now though lol).
As for interview questions, they don’t really ask much about coffee from what I remember. Basically things like “how do you work with others/under pressure?” or “why do you want to work for the company?”
Good luck!
Darcie_Autham 3 points 2y ago
Definitely apply online. And definitely show up in person and ask to speak to the manager. They make the hiring decisions. It shows that you have initiative and actually want the job. We are always hiring and looking for new talent. There’s enough of a ‘churn’ in this industry so you’d have to give off a glaring red flag before someone turned you down.
Smyles9 2 points 2y ago
So basically if I’m willing to work hard and grow and learn the industry and show initiative I’ll likely get a position somewhere so long as I don’t show any red flags? What sort of red flags that the average person might have would I have to show for them to toss my application/not offer me a job? I don’t think I’d need to ask or know about that but since it’s my first time applying anywhere without having some sort of connection(through a friend or through school) I want to make sure I’m fully prepared. My mother does a lot of hiring in her workplace so I’ll probably ask her for help preparing if I get an interview.
Darcie_Autham 1 points 2y ago
You’ve got the right idea. Red flags to me would be a cavalier or haughty attitude during the interview. Cavalier bc while being a barista is not life or death, it is still a job and anyone with a overly casual attitude will go through their job just winging it. Haughty is a red flag bc that already shows me you’re going to be difficult to work with and be uncooperative. Also not knowing the history of the company your applying for. A quick google search would fix that. A no-call no-show for an interview is an automatic disqualifier. Just full disclosure – I’m not a manager, but these are things I would look for to save myself and my team headaches later on. Actual managers probably get training on what to look for.
Smyles9 1 points 2y ago
What sort of information should I know about the company in terms of the history? Who founded it, company motto, the values/foundation of the company itself? Oh and apart from saying that I applied online/would like the job what kinds of things should I talk to them about? Generally once I have an idea of what to talk about I can get a conversation going.
Darcie_Autham 1 points 2y ago
You will most likely get some training on company history and values. I wasn’t asked too much about the history of Starbucks when I got hired. It was mostly how I would react to unexpected situations as such like that.
salaciainthedepths 1 points 2y ago
In my store they’re generally going to take anyone who wants the job & turns up for the interview & induction. They might ask for an example of a time you demonstrated good team working, how you would resolve a conflict between yourself and another barista/a customer etc. They really don’t care if you know anything about the company or coffee. It’s more important that you’re generally polite, will do as asked and will actually show up for shifts. The bar is super low.
powerful_vixen 3 points 2y ago
Even if you go in person you do have to apply online, at least in the US. But apply and call and call and call, ask for the store manager and call. If you want any tips or anything pm me
Smyles9 2 points 2y ago
What about in Canada? I’ll make sure to do both. Do you have a good idea of when I should go and talk to them? I don’t want to go during a rush or inconvenient time to be polite. Thanks again! If I need anything else I’ll make sure to pm you, thank you for the offer!
powerful_vixen 1 points 2y ago
Honestly it’s always a bit elvish but it is easy to talk to the store manager because they aren’t always busy making drinks and can kinda dip out for a minute. My store tends to slow down at around five/six to close most days. And I would say don’t go on a weekend because it’s just busier. As for Canda I have no clue. But I’m sure someone on this sub will see this post and have more information on that
Smyles9 1 points 2y ago
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