Working at Starbucks in Phoenix, AZ: 3 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Phoenix, AZ Area

"Working with Starbucks for over the last 5 years has taught me a lot. I am able to work hard and show improvement to be able to move up. I moved up to a shift supervisor only 2 months in. I manage the store operations during scheduled shifts. I work hard and I am consistent with my work. I am always eager to do more than expected."

What do you like about working at Starbucks?

"I love the culture, my manager, my baristas, the environment, and most of the customers."

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

"Look sharp, smile a lot, be genuine, and be sure you want to be around coffee."

What don't you like about working at Starbucks?

"The district manager is an overbearing, micromanaging PIA. She often has unrealistic goals for us."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Howard is doing a great job honestly. The only thing I would do is give some of the older stores a facelift and end the licensing."

"Avoid working here unless your life depends on getting a job."

What do you like about working at Starbucks?

"Daily interactions with customers and co-workers. I had become friends with everyone except for one person at my store."

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

"Smile and pretend like it's something that you'd like to do for a career, not a job. But above all I'd advise anyone to never even consider working for this company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Completely remove the position of DM, they are a waste of time, money and space. They come into the stores and get in the way because many of them have been hired in and know nothing about the business that they are trying to run."