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Barista Interview

17 Dec 2025

Anonymous interview candidate

No offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Starbucks (Los Angeles, CA) in Feb 2023

Interview

Simple and straightforward, I was asked to sit down outside and they asked me the typical questions for an interview. The people were friendly and showed me the back of house as well.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

“Can you tell me about a time you faced a challenge at work and how you handled it?”

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Barista Interview

14 Jun 2026

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks

Interview

Usual standard process of interviewing, we went over my experience and knowledge of working as barista in coffee shops and restaurants in my previous jobs. Highly recommend as a great place to work at !!

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Why did you apply to this job

Answer question

Starbucks response

Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear that you've enjoyed your overall partner experience here at Starbucks!

Barista Interview

11 Jun 2026

Anonymous interview candidate

Declined offer

Neutral experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks (New Richmond, QC)

Interview

Easy to get through. Just be yourself and talk about what you love about coffee. Don’t over think it and you’ll be fine. Make sure to research the company before you go to the interview

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Why do you want to work here?

Answer question

Starbucks response

Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed the interview process here at Starbucks.

Barista Interview

11 Jun 2026

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks

Interview

The interview was not too bad, I had to wait a bit before getting called for my interview due to some mishaps on their end but that was really the only thing that was negative. It was fine. They called back pretty quickly

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What are your salary expectations

Answer question

Starbucks response

Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We appreciate your input!

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Barista Interview

17 Dec 2025

Anonymous interview candidate

No offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Starbucks (Los Angeles, CA) in Feb 2023

Interview

Simple and straightforward, I was asked to sit down outside and they asked me the typical questions for an interview. The people were friendly and showed me the back of house as well.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

“Can you tell me about a time you faced a challenge at work and how you handled it?”

Answer question

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Barista Interview

14 Jun 2026

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks

Interview

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Why did you apply to this job

Answer question

Starbucks response

Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear that you've enjoyed your overall partner experience here at Starbucks!

Barista Interview

11 Jun 2026

Anonymous interview candidate

Declined offer

Neutral experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks (New Richmond, QC)

Interview

Easy to get through. Just be yourself and talk about what you love about coffee. Don’t over think it and you’ll be fine. Make sure to research the company before you go to the interview

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Why do you want to work here?

Answer question

Starbucks response

Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed the interview process here at Starbucks.

Barista Interview

11 Jun 2026

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks

Interview

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What are your salary expectations

Answer question

Starbucks response

Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We appreciate your input!

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