I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Starbucks (San Jose, CA) in Sept 2015
Interview
Recruiter called, did initial screen, liked me, scheduled a 1-2 hour meeting with two DMs. I got a call 2-3 days after the meeting and was offered the job. They did a background check. I accepted job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
It was more of a conversation framed with questions that they wanted answered in specific ways (that they outlined at the front of the interview).
I applied online. I interviewed at Starbucks in May 2026
Interview
Super easy. Applied online. A recruiter reached out for initial interview, was about 15-30 minutes. Recruiter set up second interview with DM and peer DM for the following week. After that, was interviewed by the regional.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Starbucks (Chicago, IL) in Apr 2026
Interview
Two district sanagers interviewing over Microsoft Teams. Extensive, heavy "STAR" use required in questions with follow up questions from interviewers. 5 questions for me but our interview went nearly an hour, overall friendly.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Starbucks (Concord, CA)
Interview
You first have a screen with the recruiter, and she sets up time to speak with you. If you pass that, you get sent to the DM and interview with that DM and another DM and then usually decision after that.
