Starbucks reviews

good enough pay flexible hours smells great (:

Starbucks offers an excellent benefits package for even part-time employees which is almost unheard of especially in this industry. I know because I was once an benefits underwriter. I believe the Starbucks experience can vary widely depending on the store manager. I know people who love working at Starbucks, even people who really don't like coffee. I have never been a big fan of Starbucks coffee because I am a coffee snob. Some of their roasts are better than others--which matters because you are really selling the coffee and the experience. I did find however I could get behind selling it because there are many people out there who love it. I did become a "coffee master" which gave me more understanding of the eco friendly practices etc that they use. (another plus) Although, I do not agree with all the management decisions, having worked for other large companies they are better than most at trying to give employees opportunities to be involved and to grow. If you are interested in working for Starbucks spend time in the location you are applying for check out the energy in the place and see if the baristas are having fun and if your beverage tastes good. Once you are hired, it is not that difficult to get transferred to a different location but the locations with the bad managers are always ones than need more staff. I have to say the the free coffee is great, discounts on merchandise are great but what I enjoyed most about working at Starbucks were our customers. We did have some rude people as you always do in a customer service job but our regulars were, for the most part, wonderful people and I miss seeing them.