Is it hard to get hired as a Barista at Starbucks?

Barista applicants have rated the interview process at Starbucks with 2.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 78% positive. To compare, the company-average is 74.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.

How long does it take to get hired as a Barista at Starbucks?

Candidates applying for Barista roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 6,374 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Starbucks overall takes an average of 14 days.

Where can I find Starbucks interview experiences by job title?

Barista (45105) ; Shift Supervisor (9837) ; Cashier/Barista (4311) ; Store Manager (3154) ; Supervisor (1121) ; Barista, Shift Supervisor (958) ; Barista Trainer (844) ; Starbucks-Barista (740) ; Manager (660) ; Shift Manager (588) ; Cashier (460) ; Assistant Manager (380) ; Partner (331) ; Assistant Store Manager (326) ; Shift Lead (289)

Starbucks Barista Interview Questions

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Nov 12, 2024

Anonymous Interview Candidate

Declined offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

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I interviewed at Starbucks

Interview

Easy. Had a great time. Didn't really answer complicated questions. Asked about my experience. Was good for first time. Wanted to do again. Have to be passionate about the work.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What's your favorite drink from us?

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Starbucks response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed the interview process here at Starbucks!

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Barista Interview

Jul 22, 2026

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks

Interview

The process was simple and easy. They asked basic interview questions and it didn't take more than 20 minutes. After the first interview, there was a second interview with similar, if not the same, questions.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

They opened with "Tell me about yourself"

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Barista Interview

Jul 20, 2026

Anonymous Interview Candidate

Declined offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks (San Francisco, CA)

Interview

Average interview asked availability and some other basic questions like tell me about yourself and what are your weaknesses but they just keep postings up even when they are not hiring

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Can you tell me about yourself

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Barista Interview

Jul 18, 2026

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks

Interview

Very informal and happened at one of the tables inside the cafe. She asked me just a couple of questions about my background and experience. I got the offer right after the interview.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What other previous work experience do you have?

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Starbucks response

Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed the interview process here at Starbucks!

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Barista Interview

Nov 12, 2024

Anonymous Interview Candidate

Declined offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks

Interview

Easy. Had a great time. Didn't really answer complicated questions. Asked about my experience. Was good for first time. Wanted to do again. Have to be passionate about the work.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What's your favorite drink from us?

Answer question

Starbucks response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed the interview process here at Starbucks!

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Barista Interview

Jul 22, 2026

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks

Interview

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

They opened with "Tell me about yourself"

Answer question

Barista Interview

Jul 20, 2026

Anonymous Interview Candidate

Declined offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks (San Francisco, CA)

Interview

Average interview asked availability and some other basic questions like tell me about yourself and what are your weaknesses but they just keep postings up even when they are not hiring

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Can you tell me about yourself

Answer question

Barista Interview

Jul 18, 2026

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks

Interview

Very informal and happened at one of the tables inside the cafe. She asked me just a couple of questions about my background and experience. I got the offer right after the interview.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What other previous work experience do you have?

Answer question

Starbucks response

Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed the interview process here at Starbucks!

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