I applied through other source. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Starbucks (Tacoma, WA) in Oct 2014
Interview
The process was quite easy, however, it was a little lengthy. What really helped me was networking. I was able to connect with the District Manager that ended up hiring me on LinkedIn. We then were able to meet face-to-face at a career fair and by the time I interviewed I felt as if I were interviewing with a peer. The Starbucks team is very approachable, in my experience, and I was also able to sit down with a couple of other store managers and pick their brains and even do a mock interview with one.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"Tell me about a time that you took steps to improve a customer service issue."
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Starbucks in Jul 2012
Interview
You will be working through a recruiter to start and will have 2 initial phone interviews with them and then they will line up a in person. The in person will be with between 2 and 3 people, all being either DM's or two DM's and a SM.
All of the interviews are based on the STAR format. My biggest piece of advice is to know your stories. Starbucks is all about telling your story and making sure you are specific with the details.
Also, recruiters get bonuses off of bringing you on below the mid point, but if they want you they will pay you over that.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions are not hard, but the phone and in person will last between 25-45 minutes each
I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Starbucks in May 2014
Interview
Very organized, structured and detailed hiring process. Behavioral based questions asked during interview in which they made sure to make you feel comfortable talking. There is a lot of smoke and mirrors promises as they review the benefits and goal package compensation.