Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Question. How do you become a trainer? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by StickyNoteMurdercat
Hey there! 276**** here! I worked for Starbucks my first time in 2019 & left for 2 years before coming back (at the time I had 3 jobs & something had to go). I just passed my 1 year anniversary of getting rehired as a night crew barista & it’s awesome! I’m surprisingly at a point where I am able to help out newer barista’s & my current manager has even noticed. My ultimate goal is to be a trainer as I also teach 1 on 1 in addition to Starbucks. Why? Because not only is it teaching practice but also it’s a way to learn new techniques I can apply in my voice lessons when it comes to explaining things. I am transferring & start at my new store on Halloween (mwahahahahaaaaa). I am very excited as it’s also cafe only (perfect for this disabled partner). I got a chance to have a meeting with my new manager a couple of weeks ago & she asked me what I was transferring as (like shift, trainer, regular barista) and I told her I was just a barista but very interested in becoming a trainer. She noted that. Now, here’s the thing, I don’t know how becoming a trainer works. I saw one question about it from 7 years ago but we all know things change all of the time at Starbucks especially since our $15 an hour raise. Is there anyone here who knows what to do to become a trainer? I am a very confused soul who just wants to help green beans feel a bit comfy & practice teaching techniques along the way. 🥺
Ristrettooo 3 points 8m ago
Becoming a trainer is an informal process, aside from doing some MyLearning modules and maybe a brief orientation with the manager or another trainer. It’s not really a promotion, just an additional role you have, so there’s no formal application. Your pay stays the same, but you get a bonus for each person you train. Sometimes the manager will just ask a specific barista to be a trainer; other times a barista offers to do it and the manager accepts.
Try to have a more in depth conversation with your manager about becoming a trainer. Find out what she wants to see from you. If she’s not interested in making you a trainer yet, she might already have enough trainers, or she might want to wait to get a better idea of your knowledge and how you work with the team, since you’re new to the store.
Try to have a more in depth conversation with your manager about becoming a trainer. Find out what she wants to see from you. If she’s not interested in making you a trainer yet, she might already have enough trainers, or she might want to wait to get a better idea of your knowledge and how you work with the team, since you’re new to the store.
bellamythos 2 points 8m ago
agree with all of this!
generally for people looking to become a barista trainer, I encourage keeping an eye out for coaching opportunities and, if you’re comfortable, coaching in the moment - but since you’re transferring to a new store, I would suggest first taking some time to get acclimated and acquainted with the partners there. you can also talk to the trainers and ssv’s to see if they have any insights or tips specific to that store or from working with you!
generally for people looking to become a barista trainer, I encourage keeping an eye out for coaching opportunities and, if you’re comfortable, coaching in the moment - but since you’re transferring to a new store, I would suggest first taking some time to get acclimated and acquainted with the partners there. you can also talk to the trainers and ssv’s to see if they have any insights or tips specific to that store or from working with you!
StickyNoteMurdercat [OP] 1 points 8m ago
Oh definitely have had both & still ask questions to get a better understanding so I am very glad that I am doing something right by asking questions. 😊 I also have helped a few other people & my current manager noted it but yeah I’m happy to know this is apart of the process too & I’m doing at least one thing right. lol
StickyNoteMurdercat [OP] 1 points 8m ago
That’s kind of what I thought. I’m glad the new manager noted that I was interested & I was just curious on how it worked as I had no clue & kept forgetting to ask or am too nervous to ask because I’m afraid of sounding dumb lol
ETA: so thank you so much for explaining it better.
ETA: so thank you so much for explaining it better.
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