Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
↑
9
↓
Closing (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by icyteaa_
It was my first time closing by myself today and I feel very overwhelmed. I feel like there’s not enough time to do my tasks, which includes sweeping, mopping, wiping down the counters, dishwashing, taking out the garbage, cleaning the ovens and urns and so many other little things in just half and hour. Is there a certain sequence that can make things go faster? (Sorry if I wasn’t clear, but I’m a new barista)
asdfjklyss 16 points 1y ago
You gotta start some of those tasks well before close, or you’ll be there forever.
Have someone sweep and mop the lobby when it slows down, like an hour before close or something.
You should be cut down to 2 urns by then, 30 minutes before close brew your last pike and rinse the second one so you only have 1 to rinse at close.
Start doing a trash run like a half an hour before close.
Don’t let the dishes pile up, do them any time you see some and have a minute.
We do the ovens in the afternoon/early evening. We do 1, turn it back on, then do the other and keep that one off. It doesn’t need to be done after close. They take too long to cool down anyway.
Things like that, so you don’t have to do everything when you lock the doors.
Have someone sweep and mop the lobby when it slows down, like an hour before close or something.
You should be cut down to 2 urns by then, 30 minutes before close brew your last pike and rinse the second one so you only have 1 to rinse at close.
Start doing a trash run like a half an hour before close.
Don’t let the dishes pile up, do them any time you see some and have a minute.
We do the ovens in the afternoon/early evening. We do 1, turn it back on, then do the other and keep that one off. It doesn’t need to be done after close. They take too long to cool down anyway.
Things like that, so you don’t have to do everything when you lock the doors.
icyteaa_ [OP] 3 points 1y ago
I would ask someone to help me sweep and mop the lobby but I’m still new at the store and they want me to get used to closing. One of my co workers were nice enough to help me do some tasks before he left even though he wasn’t closing. Even if that’s done, I still feel like there’s no time to finish in 30 minutes. I feel like everything is left for me to do because I’m still new and I have to get “used” to it
Kittywizarrr 1 points 1y ago
You mind if I ask if you’re a shift or a barista?
icyteaa_ [OP] 2 points 1y ago
I’m a new barista
Kittywizarrr 2 points 1y ago
Honestly, you shouldn’t feel personally responsible to all the stuff that’s been given to you. You have way more stuff than any barista should have, even your veterans. It’s your shift’s responsibility to make sure everything should be done for close at the right time.
Of course, certain days are tougher than others, but a shift shouldn’t led you so many tasks that’s impossible tog eat done within 30 minutes. If they’re really that desperate, they should be helping after their necessary tasks.
Also, happy cake day!
Of course, certain days are tougher than others, but a shift shouldn’t led you so many tasks that’s impossible tog eat done within 30 minutes. If they’re really that desperate, they should be helping after their necessary tasks.
Also, happy cake day!
[deleted] 2 points 1y ago
[deleted]
icyteaa_ [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Sorry if I wasn’t clear before, but I’m a new barista, that’s why I’m being told to do so many things. I can’t even manage to finish and no one will help me. :/
EnneagramYogaCoach 2 points 1y ago
It’s wrong no one will help you
bliss1029 1 points 1y ago
If you are a barista do all that you can and listen to what they tell you and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Your shift is in charge and the responsibility lies on them if everything isn’t completed, it’s not on you so don’t worry. Just try your hardest, I have made a closing task list I use during my down time to work on closing tasks so I know what to work on
icyteaa_ [OP] 1 points 1y ago
I know but I feel like no one would help me take out the trash and the organics are pretty heavy that I can’t even lift it up. The way to the garbage bins are kinda far and the other barista has their own tasks too. I feel like everyone gets annoyed at me when I need help to do something. Also do you mind sharing your list, I could use some help 😅😅
This nonprofit website is run by volunteers.
Please contribute if you can. Thank you!
Our mission is to provide everyone with access to large-
scale community websites for the good of humanity.
Without ads, without tracking, without greed.
scale community websites for the good of humanity.
Without ads, without tracking, without greed.
©2023 HumbleCat Inc • HumbleCat is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Michigan, USA.