Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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A questions for SSV’s (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by kungpaola2
what are the responsibilities for a shift, real talk? what’s the difference between being a opener/mid/closing shifts? how was the support system when you first got trained? I I’ve been working at my store a year now and applied to become a shift - my store manager said he’d be talking with me about an interview within the next week but i want to become more familiar with what i’m gonna be doing before i go in blind. I also have a massive fear that I won’t be a good choice and that people won’t like me for not catching on right away, has anyone else felt this, and if so, how did you manage this feelings. I’m know that’s a lot and really any answer would be fantastic, thank you in advance. :)
getcassedfag 12 points 1y ago
honestly it’s a lot. having to manage all the baristas as far as breaks, peak time, delegating tasks, safe counts, and the long list of other things like variance counts, 18 hr pulls, and orders. if you are in search for a LOT more responsibility, then this position is perfect. it took me about a month to finally catch up to the other SSVs and even still i fuck up on stuff sometimes. i’m constantly drained and haven’t quite figured out how to not over-exert myself to make up for slacking partners and end up drained every day. it’s a toll on mental health too. that being said, this is the most fun i’ve ever had at a job. i love all the partners with my whole heart and if i was getting paid more and had a helpful mental health outlet, mental health “sick days” and not a therapist i can only talk to 20/yr then i would stay, forever. I would talk to your SM and see if they think you’re capable as well, they for the most part are good about reading your strengths and weaknesses and will be honest with you. that being said, good luck in your journey at the bux and keep your head up:).
TL;DR it’s a lot of work, but to some people, it’s worth it.
TL;DR it’s a lot of work, but to some people, it’s worth it.
CoffeeChesirecat 4 points 1y ago
If I may piggyback on the question (because I was about to ask more or less what OP did before finding this post)---how are your hours? Some shifts at my store are strictly openers or closers, others have a mix. Do you get to choose the number of hours you work per week? I'm currently a mid and rarely open or close so I'm sure my availability will have to change.
I just graduated in the fall which is why I never applied to be a shift. Was hoping to leave the company and use my degree, but the job search has been rough.
I just graduated in the fall which is why I never applied to be a shift. Was hoping to leave the company and use my degree, but the job search has been rough.
getcassedfag 3 points 1y ago
I worked mornings before i became a shift, and we don’t have a “mid” shift, so it just worked out. we all kind of fluctuate but i only open. i would tell your SM that if you become a shift you’d need to change your availability to only mornings or only nights. my SM is really cool and understanding, she knows(because i have said it countless times in other conversations) that i have bills to pay and need to work atleast 35 hours a week to be able to pay them. i get almost concretely 37.5 hours a week and i only work mornings. i always look at it like, if you don’t say anything about how/when you need to work, they won’t know.
CoffeeChesirecat 2 points 1y ago
Thanks, that's all sound advice. My SM is also super chill. The communication needs work sometimes overall as a group, but one-on-one he is easy to talk to so I feel comfortable bringing things like this up.
pink_haired_bitch 6 points 1y ago
Honestly this is the best job I’ve had. It’s hard but I’ve always taken a leadership approach in schools and past jobs so it’s where I thrive. You’ll be put in hard situations at times; unruly customers that when they want to speak to the manager, that’s you now lol. But different day part shifts have different jobs. I work in a cafe only store (still busy tho, $7k a day) and we have a morning, mid, and Night Shift. I’m mainly night but the occasional mid.
Morning
- counting the tills and safe, setting up the registers
- Ensuring all prep is prepared if it was not already
- reviewing the order receipt and making sure things are put away and approving the next order
- the 18 hour pull
- dealing with peak
- put pastry case together
- morning temps
Mid
- mid temps and safe count
- Anything morning didn’t do
- tbh the easiest shift and usually the one you’ll be assigned to because it has the least responsibility and you’ll get the hang of it better
Nights
- pull cash, finalize deposit, put drawers in safe and ensure they’re at the correct amount
- night temps and safe count
- 3 hour pull
- inventory counts and dept counts
- all the cleaning
- getting all prep done to help morning
- sandwiches and milk order
- clean out pastry case
There’s a lot more to it but you’ll get it down easy after some time. Nobody is perfect right away, go into it with a good mindset of wanting to learn. You’ll always be learning, stay humble, and give people their breaks even if it’s busy. Your sm will teach you stuff but don’t ever hesitate to ask them questions as well as your fellow shifts, or Reddit lol. And every store is different and could have some tasks assigned to other shifts, that’s just how my store is. Good luck! Feel free to message if you ever have questions
Morning
- counting the tills and safe, setting up the registers
- Ensuring all prep is prepared if it was not already
- reviewing the order receipt and making sure things are put away and approving the next order
- the 18 hour pull
- dealing with peak
- put pastry case together
- morning temps
Mid
- mid temps and safe count
- Anything morning didn’t do
- tbh the easiest shift and usually the one you’ll be assigned to because it has the least responsibility and you’ll get the hang of it better
Nights
- pull cash, finalize deposit, put drawers in safe and ensure they’re at the correct amount
- night temps and safe count
- 3 hour pull
- inventory counts and dept counts
- all the cleaning
- getting all prep done to help morning
- sandwiches and milk order
- clean out pastry case
There’s a lot more to it but you’ll get it down easy after some time. Nobody is perfect right away, go into it with a good mindset of wanting to learn. You’ll always be learning, stay humble, and give people their breaks even if it’s busy. Your sm will teach you stuff but don’t ever hesitate to ask them questions as well as your fellow shifts, or Reddit lol. And every store is different and could have some tasks assigned to other shifts, that’s just how my store is. Good luck! Feel free to message if you ever have questions
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