Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Hi everyone! Just today I was hired as a barista, and I’d love to hear some advice you wish you’d heard going in! (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by angerypeech
I’ve been in foodservice for 5 years now, but this job opportunity came so suddenly and I was just hired today! I’m excited to start, but I’ve always worked back of house in restaurants and I know that this position will be a big change. Still, I’m excited to start!
That being said, what advice/ knowledge do y’all wish you’d known when you’d started? I just want to do my best! TIA
That being said, what advice/ knowledge do y’all wish you’d known when you’d started? I just want to do my best! TIA
The_tired_barista 6 points 1y ago
So some of my advice is:
1.) breath. When things get overwhelming make sure to breath
2.) ask questions, even if they seem obvious, ask them.
3.) it won’t click right away. When I was hired, my SM told me it would be 3 months before it clicked, and trust me, it does and you’ll know what do to.
4.) advocate for yourself. If you aren’t learning the way you need to or aren’t being taught properly, say something
5.) you don’t need to be a perfectionist. Trust me, you’ll try at first but will give up at it really quickly
6.) (and you didn’t hear this) you can shove 2 ventis and 3 grandes into a blender. Don’t get caught
7.) once you learn the basics, making different drinks becomes easy. Ex: once you know a latte, sauce and syrup lattes are really easy
8.) it’s okay to make mistakes. Don’t stress over them. Just remake the drink.
9.) I think this might be the most important, ask for help. If you need it or don’t understand something or whatever other reason, ask for help.
10.) your fellow baristas will be your biggest help. If you don’t remember how to make something, ask another barista
11.) a personal thing I learned the hard way, don’t cover other peoples shifts. They will tell you they will cover one of yours but never will.
Good luck, and remember, breath.
1.) breath. When things get overwhelming make sure to breath
2.) ask questions, even if they seem obvious, ask them.
3.) it won’t click right away. When I was hired, my SM told me it would be 3 months before it clicked, and trust me, it does and you’ll know what do to.
4.) advocate for yourself. If you aren’t learning the way you need to or aren’t being taught properly, say something
5.) you don’t need to be a perfectionist. Trust me, you’ll try at first but will give up at it really quickly
6.) (and you didn’t hear this) you can shove 2 ventis and 3 grandes into a blender. Don’t get caught
7.) once you learn the basics, making different drinks becomes easy. Ex: once you know a latte, sauce and syrup lattes are really easy
8.) it’s okay to make mistakes. Don’t stress over them. Just remake the drink.
9.) I think this might be the most important, ask for help. If you need it or don’t understand something or whatever other reason, ask for help.
10.) your fellow baristas will be your biggest help. If you don’t remember how to make something, ask another barista
11.) a personal thing I learned the hard way, don’t cover other peoples shifts. They will tell you they will cover one of yours but never will.
Good luck, and remember, breath.
angerypeech [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thank you so much!! I really feel like all this will help me a lot. I’m anxious af but I know I’m able to learn!
The_tired_barista 3 points 1y ago
Another thing is don’t over think things. It will become muscle memory, don’t fight it. When you start to over think, you’ll make mistakes.
But I’m sure you will do amazingly
But I’m sure you will do amazingly
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angerypeech [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Hey, Every time Ive gone to that location everyone seems really nice, so I’m hoping I get along and they won’t feel too burdened me showing me the ropes! I’m used to chaos in the foodservice industry but I know how powerful a close knit culture can be. I’m hoping I fit in, and I’ll do my best to make their lives easier while I’m training!
Thank you again for your response, it means so much!
Thank you again for your response, it means so much!
angerypeech [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Hi y’all! A quick update: my supervisor legit pulled me aside and asked if I suffer from anxiety because of how seriously I’ve been taking this haha. I don’t, but it made me realize how normalized verbal abuse has become to me in my other jobs. Been doing my best to breathe.
I love working at my sbux location though. Thankfully all my coworkers are so cool and nice and I’m proud of how fast I’ve gotten into the routines! Honest to god, this job has been a godsend for my mental health.
Thank y’all for your advice, I just wanted to let ya know that it helped and that I’m happy.
I love working at my sbux location though. Thankfully all my coworkers are so cool and nice and I’m proud of how fast I’ve gotten into the routines! Honest to god, this job has been a godsend for my mental health.
Thank y’all for your advice, I just wanted to let ya know that it helped and that I’m happy.
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