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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2022 - 12 - 26 - ID#zvwb2m
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Just applied, want to call the manager - what should I say? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by ConstantRow8460
Hello! I applied for a barista position last week and haven't heard from them.. Since I'm desperate, I want to call the store and ask to talk with the hiring manager... But I have no idea what to say, or if I'm going to bother them and make things worse for me.

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This would be my first job ever, so I'm very nervous about doing this, because, again, I don't know what to say.

Any advice is appreciated!
Comfortable-Plane944 32 points 6m ago
It’s not really a good time to get a job at Starbucks. All of our hours are being cut, so no one is working as much as they need to. I’d wait until spring
ConstantRow8460 [OP] 4 points 6m ago
Oh no, really?! :((( ugghhh
dramaticcringelord 8 points 6m ago
“Hi I recently submitted an application and wanted to reach out and check if your store was hiring at the moment.” Real simple and will get you a quick yes or no.
canidieyet_ 5 points 6m ago
this right here!! and don’t do what someone who applied to our store did & harass us (even going as far as demanding we give out our personal #s to update him on his application…needless to say he did not get the job)
ConstantRow8460 [OP] 2 points 6m ago
Thank you, I will do that!
Ianroa 8 points 6m ago
The hiring manager is the store manager, and you have the same idea as everyone who applies to that store.

If they’re in need of people, they’ll check the applications. It can help to call but probably not guaranteed that you’ll get the job.
It also depends on your availability, having a completely open availability increases your chances, but ultimately, i’d just look for other jobs while your looking for this one, keep your options open and expansive.

TLDR: It doesn’t hurt to call, but it probably won’t help very much either, goodluck.
ConstantRow8460 [OP] 4 points 6m ago
Got it. Makes sense. Thanks
alphabet_order_bot 5 points 6m ago
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Sad-Western-8918 4 points 6m ago
If you want to, just call the store and ask for a manager. Be like “hey I applied and was wondering about my application” or something. Just a warning, everyone’s hours are being cut ☹️. Good luck to ya soldier 🫡
tourniquette2 2 points 6m ago
Unfortunately Starbucks has a deal with several job placement agencies so they advertise job openings when there are none. They’re making heavy cuts to all of our hours and you’re unlikely to get more than 5-10 at any store. It might be better to wait if Starbucks specifically is a dream for you. Or apply at a licensed store. But corporate probably isn’t calling because the local store probably doesn’t have hours for new partners.
GhostfaceJK 2 points 6m ago
bad timing :( January’s when they do labour cuts
official_koda_ 0 points 6m ago
I worked there two years! Find somewhere else! Trust me
franglaisedbeignet 0 points 6m ago
I would say Oops, wrong number! And apply somewhere else.
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