Working at Starbucks in Seattle, WA: 28 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Seattle, WA Area

"I have worked with Starbucks at their World HQ in Seattle, WA since February of this year. The company has a thrive to create a culture of warmth and belonging, where everyone is welcome. Starbucks partners are showing how resilient they are by using the ritual of connecting over coffee to uplift the everyday experience and drive deeper human connection."

"The mission of Starbucks is to nurture the human spirit and building community one cup at a time. Every single employee I've met has demonstrated devotion to the company values and success. It is the warmest and most productive environment I've encountered, you look forward to coming in every morning. I would wholeheartedly recommend working at Starbucks!"

"Good people to work with, company culture and perks is okay and fun, although there are always a lot of changes happening."

"I've worked for Starbucks for 8 years in technology. As Starbucks is a retailer and not a tech company, some things are more challenging. Starbucks has a reputation for being overly collaborative and meeting heavy which I agree with. Those who are incredibly technical savvy may not have an easy time progressing as the stronger desire is on soft skills."

"Good workplace to be always"

"It depends on team to team as well department department. I have worked in PRO and PRO ( partner resources ) and it has been a wonderful experience. Overall good enough experience that I do not want to leave. Certain departments push personal and career development. This has finally become a focus to get employees leveled up. EHD is the worst due to the cliques as well as certain departments in Starbucks."

"Worked for the company for a long time. Dishonest leadership. Poor work/life balance. Unrealistic expectations. Perfection expected at all times. Poor tools and programs to implement the company’s “perfect” expectation."

"I have worked for Starbucks for 6 years and never had terrible supervisor until the last supervisor was not getting along with my communication ability with deafness. She wasn't fond the way I show my experiences. I loved working for Starbucks as it is family values and life values."

"Interesting gig. Great coffee. Lots of HTML CSS, and research. Not a lot of actual programming."

"I've worked for Starbucks for just under nine years. It is a company which strives hard to provide customer satisfaction, but cuts corners in terms of back of house technology. The company values sales and managers, but needs a great deal of investment in the HR infrastructure and support side."

What do you like about working at Starbucks?

"Very collaborative place encouraging team work with great and savvy people very motivated."

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

"Knowing deeply the company culture will certainly help a lot."

What don't you like about working at Starbucks?

"Leadership can be very authoritarian and self-centric and not helping you to develop."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Don't expect people to guess what you want, frame your needs. Make meetings productive by always providing an agenda and following up with key action items."

What do you like about working at Starbucks?

"I enjoy serving customers and working with my co-workers to help them."

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

"Be prepared to work hard and fast with demanding customers and bosses."

What don't you like about working at Starbucks?

"Hypocrites, backstabbers, liars, pushy bosses and jerky customers. Low pay for working hard."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"When your tells you to have fun be gets on you for having fun it gets annoying."

What do you like about working at Starbucks?

"Culture, people and coffee. People have good skills and lots to learn from other experienced folks. I like their vision and ability to come forward and help US economy."

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

"Just know your skillset and try to show ability to learn and adapt. Your resume should reflect your experience in a crisp and clear way."

What don't you like about working at Starbucks?

"Benefits are not that great. It could be better considering the fact that company is on a successful trajectory of growth for the coming years and they have good cash reserve."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Could have better benefits for the experienced skilled workers group. I notice that most of the benefits are treated commonly for baristas and IT/Management partners. Also the medical premium is expensive. But otherwise everything else is great."