I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Starbucks (Long Island City, NY) in Jul 2025
Interview
The interview was conducted in the back of the store, which were filled with employees processing orders for a regular working day. The questions itself were simple and asked how to handle complaints, time value, and familiarity with the coffee itself.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you had a complaint about a coffee order that you made, what would you do?
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.
Easiest interview I've ever had. I was only asked 3 questions, 'tell me about yourself, what are your strengths & weaknesses, what is your availability?' Lasted about 10 minutes maximum
it was great. I answered every question thoughtfully and easily. You have to have two interviews, one with the manager and one with the district manager. It is a in person interview. They ask many questions and will either hire you on the spot or you will have to call to see if you get the position.