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      Barista Interview

      20 Mar 2012
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Starbucks in Mar 2012

      Interview

      I applied online for a Barista position through Starbucks.com. After following up a few days later, (going into the store to ask for the manager) the location I applied at said they were in the middle of transferring managers, so they were unsure if they were hiring. However, another week later, I got a call from the new manager of the location. She did a brief phone interview: asking why I wanted to work at Starbucks, my previous work experience, and my availability. Then she went over the basics of the dress code and asked when I could come in for an interview. I would recommend preparing yourself ahead of time for possible interview questions in case they call. It really does put you on the spot. I arrived at my interview about five minutes early and was offered a drink on the house while I waited for the manager. After waiting ten minutes, the manager came out and introduced herself before starting some small talk. (I always recommend standing up and shaking their hand to greet the manager when they come up to you) She told me it was going to be a short interview consisting of about five questions, which were situation questions that went by incredibly fast and were relatively easy. The rest of the time was me asking her questions about the company, some of the basic rules/guidelines, and other conversational topics about Starbucks. At the end, I asked when I should expect to hear back from her or if I should call and she told me I was hired right on the spot. She gave the basic items that I'll need on my first day and told me she'd call in a week with my schedule. I'd say the entire interview lasted about twenty minutes altogether.

      Interview questions [3]

      Question 1

      Explain what you would do if there was a coworker who was treating you unfairly.
      Answer question

      Question 2

      Describe a time where you did not fulfill the needs of a customer and what did you do to resolve the situation?
      Answer question

      Question 3

      Explain a time where an employee gave you critical feedback on your work. How did you handle it?
      Answer question

      Other Barista interview reviews for Starbucks

      Barista Interview

      28 Jun 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Montreal, QC
      Declined offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Starbucks (Montreal, QC)

      Interview

      Received an email asking to schedule an interview for the following week. The interview took place in the store itself, and took about 15 minutes. The questions were pretty average.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How comfortable are you working under pressure?
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      Barista Interview

      28 Jun 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Starbucks

      Interview

      First interview went well, just the basic behavioral questions that should be answered using the STAR method. Second interview was less questions but with the district manager. Still waiting to hear back (if they reach out at all).

      Interview questions [5]

      Question 1

      Tell me about a time where you had to navigate a situation where the supervisor wasn’t available.
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      Question 2

      Tell me about a time when you thought something was unfair.
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      Question 3

      Tell me about a time you stayed calm in a stressful environment.
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      Question 4

      Tell me about a time you created a warm and welcoming environment for a customer.
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      Question 5

      Tell me about a time where you exceeded a customer or someone’s expectations.
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      Barista Interview

      25 Jun 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Subang Jaya
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Starbucks (Subang Jaya)

      Interview

      Basically a short chat about my availability, my interest in the job, why I want to work there, how familiar I am with coffee and what my past experiences in hospitality were.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work for Starbucks
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