I applied in-person. I interviewed at Starbucks (Tucson, AZ) in May 2026
Interview
The interview process was pretty much exactly as described online. The first interview consisted mostly of behavioral questions, so I would recommend preparing a few examples from past work or customer service experiences using the STAR method.
The second interview was very relaxed and conversational. If you make it to this stage, it’s a coffee tasting with the district manager, who asks a few additional questions and focuses more on getting to know you as a person and seeing if you’d be a good fit for the team. Overall, I found the process straightforward and not overly intimidating.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer
Basically a short chat about my availability, my interest in the job, why I want to work there, how familiar I am with coffee and what my past experiences in hospitality were.
Easiest interview I've ever had. I was only asked 3 questions, 'tell me about yourself, what are your strengths & weaknesses, what is your availability?' Lasted about 10 minutes maximum
it was great. I answered every question thoughtfully and easily. You have to have two interviews, one with the manager and one with the district manager. It is a in person interview. They ask many questions and will either hire you on the spot or you will have to call to see if you get the position.
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