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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2022 - 06 - 28 - ID#vmqf8q
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New hire (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by leomh99
Hi 👋🏾 I just got hired at Starbucks! What should I know about working there? What do you learn during training?

I work as barista at a small coffee shop, so I’m sure Starbucks does things differently.
highspeed06 5 points 1y ago
i just started training (on my second week, started last monday) so hopefully i can answer your question.
the first day was just learning the ethics and online modules. you learn a little about what it means to be a barista. now is the time to ask questions to your trainer, they are your guide and happy to anwser anything you ask!
the rest of the week was training on CS, basically where you support your baristas refilling ice, getting more milk and syrups, and cleaning and restocking customer areas. the CS cycle is based around brewing coffee, so you’ll also learn how to brew drip coffee and complete tasks in a cycle.
then, we did register training and warming. both are pretty easy and self explanatory.

this week, we started learning on bar. we did espresso bar yesterday and cold bar today. i did a little coverage shift after each training, i don’t know that that is standard.

after that, you’ll work on drink sequencing and learn a bit more about what being a barista means and doing odds and ends.

remember a few things: everyone wants to help you. if they don’t, talk to your AMS or SM. your trainer is your best friend, always ask them questions whenever they occur. and lastly, it’s not easy. you’ll make hot drinks iced and order the wrong thing from a customer but you will learn! always try to learn from your mistakes and recognize when you need to improve. talk to your SSV when your having trouble, and make sure you communicate with your coworker. if they’re anything like mine, they’re gonna be amazing and help to learn with you.

if you have anymore questions, please ask me. i’m happy to help!
leomh99 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
What is CS, AMS, SM, and SSV?
highspeed06 1 points 1y ago
CS: customer service cycle, you’ll learn about it in training but it’s basically brewing drip coffee and restocking and supporting your fellow baristas
ASM: assistant store manager
SM: store manager
SSV: shift supervisor, this is the person who is leading the floor and telling you what to do.
leomh99 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thank you!
mushmushmushmus 1 points 1y ago
get a lot of markers and pens
leomh99 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Why?
julesstormsthecastle 1 points 1y ago
you lose them SO easily
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