I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Starbucks (San Francisco, CA) in Sep 2016
Interview
Sat down in the coffee shop with a manager and was offered a free drink.
Pretty standard interview questions and process but with a very casual feel. The employees working were all very helpful and kind and the interviewing manager was easy to get along with.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Starbucks (Los Angeles, CA) in Jun 2019
Interview
Phone call, invited to interview in person, interview with the store manager and possibly the district manager depending on where you interview and what processes the particular district decides to use, and was offered the position right then and there.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Starbucks
Interview
I got a coffee and sat down with the manager. They don't really prepare you for everything you'll go through, they don't warn you that they won't stand for you despite quoting their "third home" and community aspects.