Working at Starbucks in Gaston, SC: 3 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Gaston, SC Area

"I've worked for Starbucks for 12 years. While this was a great company when I started I've seen it decline from a very employee-centric to a bottom-line oriented organization. Employees are becoming numbers and everything is run from the company's headquarters in Seattle, WA...even when they don't understand what goes on in remote locations. My belief in this company has waned over time and I would not work for it again."

"My job involved working for continuous Improvement, production, and training staff."

What do you like about working at Starbucks?

"I love working in the food industry and with my peers."

What don't you like about working at Starbucks?

"Leadership wasn't supervisor-friendly, and was borderline abusive with their peers and direction."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Desperately need training on working cultures and lean manufacturing principles."

"Very high, then very low.... great company, with no opportunities to grow."

What do you like about working at Starbucks?

"Loved the local team, the devotion to high quality and the company's success."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be prepared for anything and ask lots of questions on the feedback system."

What don't you like about working at Starbucks?

"They are making a lot of changes to the supply chain organization, and a lot of good people are having to leave."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Focus on really living the culture at the plant level, not just a corporate or retail."