You can do what my shift supervisor did to me. She complimented my stuff before telling me I’m out of dress code and what specifically violates it. And if for some odd reason I believe that’s not correct, I could ask the manager about it. She was nice about it and didn’t seem hostile. Very straightforward.

If this person keeps ignoring you again, that’s when you have to get someone involved like a shift or manager. It’s a health safety issue for a reason.


Here’s maybe something you could say: “Hey! I noticed you’re wearing jewelry and acrylic nails again. While I do think they’re so cute, it violates dress code for health reasons. If you believe this is unfair or a mistake, you can always double check with a shift or manager. Otherwise, I would appreciate if you please not wear them again going forward. Thank you!”

Tbh your manager is the one that should be telling them! Offloading policy enforcement onto a barista trainer is not okay.

You tell them that they’re out of dress code. Tell them specifically what they’re wearing that makes them out of dress code and, if necessary, why the dress code is the way it is (nails/jewelry can break and fall into the food/beverages which is a safety and health hazard). Don’t be coy, just be straightforward.

You have Starbucks and the health department on your side. It’s your job to enforce these. What’s the partner going to do, report your for enforcing health codes?

I’ve had to do this a few times. Always start it with, “first of all you look fabulous and your accessories really tie the look together…” or something like that. “The thing is we can’t wear any rings/bracelets, acrylic nails here because it’s a Starbucks food safety issue.

Hit them with the logic:
Rings: they fall off, get damaged from wear and tear on your hands, and I always like to mention a story of a barista who lost her engagement ring at work

Bracelets: similar in that they can fall off, get caught, and otherwise hinder your dexterity. Just like with rings too, you can’t properly clean your hands and wrists if you have jewelry on and there’s no time to a) take them off and put them back on every time b) keep track of them every time you have to remove them to wash.

Acrylic nails: while seemingly more secure than regular polish, they can still chip off into drinks and they can simply just hold more dirt in them no matter how much you wash.

If nothing else, emphasize that this job is going to require their hands be completely free and clear. Rashes, burns, aches, all jewelry and nails are going to do is make it harder for them to do their job, they’ll get tired of adjusting them, and stop wearing them to work

Just remember it's nothing personal, but they can't work like that. It's not just dress code, but health code as well.

Say something to the effect of “I don’t really care but the manager/shift would get mad at me if I didn’t tell you” – very non-confrontational and gets the point across as much as needed

i like to blame the SM hehehe.. they get paid to set the policy, you can throw them under the bus for things like this imo. “hey SM is really cracking down on dress code right now and nails are a health code hazard because of this this and this unfortunately :(“

definitely disagree with everyone here saying to blame the managers or whatever lol. it’s for food safety and cleanliness reasons, not just bc Starbucks doesn’t like how your rings and nails look. just remind them it’s policy and where to find the dress code and that everyone has to follow, no ifs ands or buts about it 😂

That’s a manager’s job. Not yours. You can bring it to the SM’s attention, but enforcement is not your job.

Just say “the sm told me to tell u…”

Just be like “hey! Just so you know, while those nails and jewelry are cute, it is technically out of dress code. ): if you could just store your jewelry away for today and just make sure to not to wear them or nails again, you can use Starbucks.com/dresscode for any further dress code questions.”

Nothing too crazy and not a big deal

just make it seem like it’s not up to you. that’s what I do when correcting someone on something. or i’ll make up that we got in trouble or something. my green beans were taking the pastry case down too early so I stopped them one day and was like “oh yeah guys! we actually got talked to the other day for taking it down before 7 so we gotta stop doing that, I know its dumb but I don’t want any trouble.”

I hit them with the "hey buddy, lookin cute, but sadly it's out if dress code"

I am a shift supervisor and my best advice would be Starbucks standard. Starbucks dress code is something we have to follow. I would simple have courage and say something along the lines of hey so I think we did have an discussion a few days ago about dress code and how we aren’t allowed to have nails or polish or jewelry. I noticed you still have those if you have questions or need to look back at the Manual I’m more then happy to help. I’d say as a trainee it’s your job to address all of the jobs requirement including dress code if they ask. No worries if you feel the need it’s not harping just helpful advice and you can always say it in a kind way :)

Just tell them

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I don’t really think you need to “sweeten” it with a compliment? It’s not an insult. They’re just out of dress code. Ask your sm for the printed dress code paper? “Hey, here’s this for you, just wanted to remind you of our dress code policies so you can be in code for your next shift!”

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just tell them they have to go home

I hit them with the "hey buddy, lookin cute, but sadly it's out if dress code"

Whenever I had issues, I just presented the policy to them, told them that they're not in trouble with me, but I just wanted to make them aware. And sometimes I'd just say the SM asked me to remind you of xyz.

Basically I tried to present the matter as that I don't have any issues, but rather I'm just the passer-on of information.

Is this seriously a post?

Is "hey, (name), I noticed you have (thing that is out of dress code), that isn't part of the dress code, you'll need to change that" too confrontational for you? I'm a total introvert myself, I hate confrontation, but this isn't it.

"Ugh I LOVE high pants with short shirts! You should see my collection at home. However, if we can see your midriff you are not in dress code. The expectation is that you will be sent home to change but I have a sweater in back for moments just like this!"