Starbucks Barista

Starbucks Barista

Green Siren

Central, TX

Female, 26

After working all day in a cubicle, I'd spend my nights as your friendly, neighborhood Starbucks barista! I remembered your name, made each drink exactly to your specifications and did it all with a bright smile. I've served celebrities, worked both drive thru & cafe stores, worked every holiday and have kept the customers from knowing about all the craziness that goes on behind the scenes... until now. Ask me anything.

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Last Answer on June 12, 2016

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I would like to know about the pay. What do Baristas start at? Shift Managers, and assistant managers? I live in California.

Asked by Sam about 9 years ago

I have never lived and worked in California. Furthermore, this is HIGHLY dependent on where you live, what the minimum wage is, and other things that may come into effect. Where I lived, baristas were paid 25 cents above the federal minimum hourly wage.

At starbucks, do workers have to create any drink? Ex: if I want a white peppermint mocha iced coffee, would they make it?

Asked by cb almost 11 years ago

Yes, as long as it's within our power to make. For instance, the drink you used as an example would taste terrible! Iced coffee doesn't do well with the white mocha sauce. So I'd say you actually want an iced peppermint white mocha latte or iced peppermint white mocha americano, depending on whether or not you want milk in it.

So yes, we will make any drink you ask for. I've had some crazy ones. And if you're not exactly sure how to order it, ask your barista! They should give you tips or recommendations.

What is the easiest way to remember all the keys on the cash register,and loading rewards bux cards?

Asked by roonie about 10 years ago

Practice, practice, practice.

i want to sign up for the barista basics training lrogram, how do i do that?

Asked by Danielle about 10 years ago

Apply and receive a job offer for Starbucks. Only baristas receive the training.

do you get paid training ?

Asked by breanna about 9 years ago

Yes.

I just got a job interview yesterday within 24 hours of applying online and had the job interview within the same day the manager contacted me. 2 hours after the interview, she called me to confirm my birthdate for my background check. Good sign?

Asked by Jo almost 10 years ago

I would assume so.

what's good/not good about the POS system? trying to do some research about the info systems at starbucks!

Asked by lou about 10 years ago

It has been over three years since I last worked at Starbucks. I no longer remember the specifics of the system, if it is even the same.

I'd recommend chatting with your local baristas. If you catch them when they are not busy, many will be happy to discuss specifics of the job, depending on who you are researching for.