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      Barista Interview

      7 Oct 2011
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Greece, NY
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Starbucks (Greece, NY) in Sept 2011

      Interview

      I applied online, providing normal application information and also lengthy personality test. Three days later I received a call from a store manager to schedule an interview. We scheduled it for that week. I arrived about 10 minutes early, wearing a nice pair of jeans and collared shirt, told the barista at the counter that I was there for an interview and she asked me if I wanted a drink. I asked for a grande Pike Place roast and they gave it to me on the house. I sat down at a table. Five minutes later a manager greeted me and sat me down at another table with another manager. The one asked the questions, while the other took notes the entire time. The manager asking the questions would ask one and then stare out the window at passing cars as if daydreaming. The interview lasted 15 minutes and they said I would receive a call within 10 days if I had got the job. They never called.

      Interview questions [3]

      Question 1

      What drink did you get? ("Oh really? Just a coffee?)
      1 Answer

      Question 2

      If your previous manager were to describe you in one word, what would it be?
      1 Answer

      Question 3

      Why do you want to work at Starbucks?
      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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