A shift that really gets involved on the floor (when they can ofc) and also ones who don’t let people on one position all day

I love to be asked at any point in my shift, what I want to do and where I want to be. I know that can’t happen every time but I really appreciate when it does happen!

Run breaks. And also run breaks. Make sure to run breaks, and then run breaks. That's all I really look for, tbh. 😂

Of course, most shifts who run breaks efficiently are also engaged with the play, rotating partners between stations, and are themselves out on the floor the majority of the time. So, good qualities tend to run together.

Bonuses:

* Being a safe person to complain or vent to when it gets to be too much-- trusting that you won't take what is said to another partner or the SM (unless you need to for safety or policy reasons!).
* Asking how things are going, maybe seeing if somebody has a preference for a particular station.
* Taking care of yourself by taking your own breaks (plz plz plz).

Good luck!!! You'll be great. ☺️

Supportive, organized, helps out when things are crazy busy!

Partners seem to like when I’m running a shift (or so I think hahah), so here’s some advice I have:

1. Generally speaking, **support THE TEAM first**, shift duties second
2. When possible, **give partners options** as to where they’ll be
3. **Be flexible and be ready to help** anyone at anytime. Make your partners know that no matter what they need, you are there to support them
4. **Be a positive presence**. You set the tone of the shift, you are the first person partners interact with “officially” when they clock in. So try to be positive if you can
5. **Coaching should never be aggressive**. Outside of blatantly unacceptable behavior, it’s never necessary to use a negative tone or be mean and whatnot. More on that, my coaching usually comes off as suggestive if that’s makes sense. Like I’m telling you the right way, I’m explaining why it’s the best way, and I’m saying it with more of a “matter of fact” tone then a “you suck do this” tone hahahah
6. **Be organized**. Know who’s coming in when, who’s leaving when, when breaks are, when (or if) times of no breaks are (so you can squeeze in some tasks)

The fact you are posting here indicates to me that you are gonna do great! Good luck 👍🏻

Edit: I’ll add that basically no matter what I’m doing or where, I’m always looking to restock and make backups in between. This adds to supporting the team

I’ll also add that a really good way to make your SM happy is to make a habit out of wiping the lobby tables town, pushing in the chairs and sweeping the lobby

the shifts i like are the ones who don’t feel like shifts tbh. get your duties done but at the end of the day just talk to us like normal people. the only time it should feel like you’re “above” is when we ask you where to go. and my favorite thing is when a shift asks if there a place i’d like to practice or a place i’d prefer to be. it makes me feel like they care about my progress and where i’m comfortable

Take your breaks please!! When you’re hungry and tired and cranky it affects everyone else in a negative way. I also find shifts that take their breaks are better about keeping up with barista breaks too. Be open to advice/criticism from your baristas and try to implement what they say. Take their opinions into consideration, such as where they want to be. Don’t be resistant to change, you may fall into a routine you like that isn’t the best or most efficient so be open to changing it to use your time more wisely. stay on the floor as much as possible, in a position that keeps you open to your baristas if they need help, like DTO.

I have a few shifts for whom I’d do almost anything, and a couple for whom I wouldn’t. The key differences are the emphases on support, respect, and acknowledgement.