Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Sequence Scaries (self.starbucksbaristas)
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I’m about 3 weeks into my new job at sbux and find myself reeling in confusion about sequencing.
My leads constantly berate me to “remember to work on two drinks at once” ….ADHD be damned, I can’t seem to get it right.
Most I can do is queue shot and pump syrups. But when it comes to steaming milk, by the time I pour & connect, I’ve forgotten to queue the next shots, which just messes the whole sequence up.
Same for cold bar, though it’s easier to work on two fraps or two refreshers. Unlike the hellish nightmare I create every time I set foot behind espresso bar.
Any advice for keeping my head on straight and moving quickly?
My leads constantly berate me to “remember to work on two drinks at once” ….ADHD be damned, I can’t seem to get it right.
Most I can do is queue shot and pump syrups. But when it comes to steaming milk, by the time I pour & connect, I’ve forgotten to queue the next shots, which just messes the whole sequence up.
Same for cold bar, though it’s easier to work on two fraps or two refreshers. Unlike the hellish nightmare I create every time I set foot behind espresso bar.
Any advice for keeping my head on straight and moving quickly?
Flowerfuls 8 points 1y ago
Sequencing is the most confusing and hard part to get down IMO. You’ll get there. It’s mostly muscle memory the more you do it the more your body will just remember to do it for you.
[deleted] [OP] 1 points 1y ago
that’s what i’m hearing a lot. glad to hear it comes eventually!
briannuzzi 3 points 1y ago
with hot espresso drinks I always remember to start with the milk every time!! start steaming the milk, queue the shots, and just before the shots pour, pump the syrup. then line up the next drink and while you’re waiting for the milk to finish steaming and the shots to stop pouring, start preparing the next milk for your next drink in another pitcher and have it ready on the side and queue the next shots! hope this made sense? you’ll get the hang of it over time, it’s all about practice! coming from a fellow ADHD partner lmao
[deleted] [OP] 3 points 1y ago
❤️❤️❤️ I work in an hour and I’m gonna read this like 50 times before shift starts
briannuzzi 2 points 1y ago
nice! I hope it’s helpful❤️ I actually grew to prefer espresso bar far more than cold bar bc it’s so much easier to sequence than cold drinks, I find. have a great shift!!
hsah1rac 3 points 1y ago
adderall
[deleted] [OP] 3 points 1y ago
ritalin is me. I am ritalin 🧘🏽♀️
I’ve been trying to cut back though because I get so anxious it cancels out the hyperfocus I start the shift with
I’ve been trying to cut back though because I get so anxious it cancels out the hyperfocus I start the shift with
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