I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Starbucks in Jul 2010
Interview
Online Applications - But visit the store often and befriend the store manager.
Make sure to share your experiences and give examples on specifics in the interview.
Be overly friendly. Smile. Come to interview in dress code is a big plus. Be genuine and honest. Follow up with a letter instead of a phone call.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me of a time you got unsolicited feedback from a customer.
The interview process was low stress, and I was offered a drink by a barista while waiting for the manager. We spoke about my previous relevant work experience, and how I've handled different situations with customers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked why I applied for a barista position, and not a shift lead role
Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed the interview process here at Starbucks.
It was not as bad as I thought, they asked me about my values, we talked about experiences with customers ( they are very big on treating customers right so a big emphasis on this) and time management
Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed the interview process here at Starbucks.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Starbucks in May 2026
Interview
Applied online, then called the store a week later, said they weren’t hiring for that position actually and then 3 weeks later got a random call for an interview. Two rounds of interviews