I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Starbucks (City of London, England) in Sep 2025
Interview
I was invited for an interview after handing in my CV in person. The questions were all prepared and generally easy, some situational, some personality-related. The interview was in person, which is a lot better, in my opinion. Questions didn't need much preparation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me what Starbucks drink represented me. They also asked me about a time I was told no by a superior and how I reacted to it.
I also remember a question about getting feedback and how I react to it.
very easy and straightforward, they did a coffee tasting and was asked to describe the coffee taste. They focus on customer service, and knowing starbucks slang and the company goals is always a plus
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It was short and to the point. They asked my availability and past experience working in the food industry. Since I didn’t have any, I felt it was going to prevent me from getting the job.
Usual standard process of interviewing, we went over my experience and knowledge of working as barista in coffee shops and restaurants in my previous jobs. Highly recommend as a great place to work at !!
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