Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Thinking about applying for SV... (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by That-funny_feeling
So I’ve only been at Starbucks since June, but I have a lot of service industry/customer service experience so I took to the job pretty quickly & I’m very good on bar for a green bean. My coworkers seem impressed with me, especially the SV’s & our SM. They’re encouraging me to apply for an SV position that would start in October. I guess I’m just looking for advice/opinions/honesty about being an SV, if it’s worth it & important things to keep in mind. I’ve already been studying a lot of our store materials on it, but real person input is always more valuable to me! Thanks y’all 💚
Kayp22296 3 points 1y ago
I was a new hire for an SV position! My training took quite a bit longer because I had to learn how to be a barista and how to be an SV at the same time. 2 months in, and I feel pretty good about it now! If you feel confident, I would say go for it. Do you feel like you have a good store manager who will support you?
That-funny_feeling [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Yes! I really like my SM. She’s super supportive & actually trained me to be a barista too! We have a great relationship already.
here_forthefun 2 points 1y ago
If you’re confident, sure why not. It’s always worth a shot. You are expected to be kind of a “know it all” as a shift, setting examples and the standard and partners will come up to you with plenty of questions so applying with 4 months of experience may not be the best but always worth applying. Of course you learn on the job every day and will keep learning with time
Codyskank 2 points 1y ago
That expectation isn’t everywhere I don’t think. My store has a great team dynamic and as a shift I ask my baristas questions all the time. I know I’m not more knowledgeable than most of them I just have a few random added responsibilities.
awkardNeph 2 points 1y ago
Do it!
Normal_Human_4567 2 points 1y ago
I've been there since 21st June and honestly, if you would feel confident doing it, go for it! That said, I personally would feel it was too soon, sometimes I even get caught not knowing what a drink is. I'd want to get a better feel for the store first, before going for promotion. Good luck with whatever you choose!
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