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Hey, I'm a shift supervisor at a Starbucks in Boston. I love my job. I used to work at Dunkin' Donuts and hated it. They pay well, I can't say really what they pay because of an agreement I've signed, but it's not really about just your paycheck every week. It's about our "total pay." You get comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision.. etc, for very low prices and you only have to work part time (20 hours a week) to get them. Also once you qualify, you'll be able to participate in S.I.P., a stock investment plan, that lets you take out 1-10% of your paycheck to purchase Starbucks stock at a low discounted price. You get a free pound of coffee or box of tea each week and get a 30% discount on everything in the store (including CDs, DVDs, mugs, coffee & espresso machines) and 40% around the holidays. But the best part about working at Starbucks is the people. They really treat us well and provide us with an excellent work environment. What do they ask of you? To apply the highest standards in the fresh delivery of the coffee and beverages we offer.
My cousin works at the one in Branson Missouri and she loves it the pay in branson is real good
I work "at" Starbucks alot (meaning I meet with clients there), but I don't work "for" Starbucks. My job pays better, is more fun, and gives me more freedom and flexibility. http://www.marykay.com/s_orta/startabusi.
I work for sbux. It's really fun and is honestly the best job I've ever had. I work in one of the best districts/regions in the US, so I can't say how your experience will be, but I love it. Also, you have to be a barista for six months before being promoted, technically, and the pay is $1 more per hour, I think. That's how it is here anyway. Good luck, and try to remember the exceptions to the rule. Caramel Macchiatos go 1-2-3-4 for syrups instead of 2-3-4-5, and iced venti drinks get an extra shot. Frappucinos are a pain in the butt because coffee and cream bases get different amounts of syrup, but not different amounts of chips or powders.
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A lot of people who get a job at Starbucks do it because it seems like a fun, trendy place to work. There's nothing wrong with that, because in many ways, it is. However, it's important to realize that there's a lot more going on at Starbucks than making lattes. I love my job as a shift supervisor, and would recommend working at Starbucks to anyone who is a people-person. But in wanted to protect people from getting into situations they're not ready for, I think it's important to educate future or wannabe workers about the FULL job description. Here are some of the finer points that are often overlooked:
1) Starbucks is a company of rules and standards, and they have to be because they are almost exclusively corporately owned. For EVERY job, there is a RIGHT way to do it - as directed by the company - even if there may seem like an easier or better way in someone's mind. One has to be able to follow rules - even those they disagree with.
2) The "training period" for Starbucks unofficially lasts six months - three months to learn everything, and three months to get comfortable doing it quickly and efficiently. You will be inundated with information in the first month and will likely get overwhelmed. Stick through it. It will become as natural as riding a bike.
3) Working at Starbucks can be very fun, but it also can be VERY stressful. How would you react if you were alone at the espresso bar with ten drinks to make, ten more people in line, and you accidentally spill an entire pitcher of milk all over the counter? (Oi - that sucks.) Could you keep smiling?
4) Outside of customer service, I would guess that 50% of your job will be making drinks. The other 50% will be cleaning. That includes fun things as toilets, floors, garbage cans, and table bases.
5) You will come home dirty and reeking of coffee (which en masse, smells like manure). You will have coffee grounds all over. You shoes will be a disaster within a month. Do yourself a favor. Have work clothes that are only work clothes (shoes included). Do not interchange your work khakis with your church khakis - within a week you'll have discoloration from stains that don't come out.
As for being a shift supervisor, don't rush yourself into the position. It's less a matter of knowing what tasks to do, and more of a "how-do-you-lead-a-team" mentality. Being good at your job is one thing, but being able to motivate others to be good at their job is what it's all about. Like others have said, the pay is roughly a dollar+ more.
Welcome to the company! Enjoy the benefits, enjoy the people, love your work. (Just be aware of the above before you start!)
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