I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Starbucks (Baltimore, MD) in Oct 2018
Interview
. I was hired and recruited by my former store manager. They pulled me out of line one day and offered me an opportunity to apply as a Barista. Upon going over my work history and resume, I was offered a shift management position with the assumption I would advance to upper management. I went through a rather lengthy interview process and background check.
The interview process was low stress, and I was offered a drink by a barista while waiting for the manager. We spoke about my previous relevant work experience, and how I've handled different situations with customers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked why I applied for a barista position, and not a shift lead role
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It was not as bad as I thought, they asked me about my values, we talked about experiences with customers ( they are very big on treating customers right so a big emphasis on this) and time management
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Starbucks in May 2026
Interview
Applied online, then called the store a week later, said they weren’t hiring for that position actually and then 3 weeks later got a random call for an interview. Two rounds of interviews