Starbucks reviews

Due to the customizable nature of Starbucks menu, it takes longer to make many of their drinks than a place with a smaller menu would take. Thus, lines are long and wait times are long but it's a rhythm you'll learn. The impetus to both connect with customers and get them their order and have them out the window (in the drive through) in a set amount of time is hard to achieve. The learning curve is steep for the amount of time you have to learn before being tossed into the fray. This is less relevant for quieter stores - mine is always slammed and I only work 2 days a week so it took me a long time to feel comfortable on all positions.

Extremely vague process for developing up, favoritism, culture varies between regions, COVID call offs eliminate all days off/unplug time, nights and weekends required every week, bosses call/email/text on days off, raises are small, no education benefits unless you don't have a bachelor's degree (no MBA assistance etc), hourly pay very low so difficult to retain good people. Your boss makes or breaks your experience. There are unfortunately some leaders that are bullies that do not value work/life balance.