Pros
-Free bag of coffee every week -Unlimited drinks -Great healthcare benefits for the service industry -Tips are pretty good if a manager works on bar -If you are looking for a part time/full time position during school or in between jobs this would be perfect
Cons
-Within the year, core values has gone a complete 180 -Every cafe is understaffed, stress levels and general dissatisfaction are through the roof -IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO MOVE TO HQ IN OAKLAND FROM A BARISTA POSITION IT IS IMPOSSIBLE. -Growth from a barista position stops at a manager position. Even if you have necessary background experience in anything from graphic design, writing, administrative, etc. the corporate staff does not want to see baristas grow at 300 Webster. -Seriously, apply straight to the position you want at corporate headquarters, do not try to become a barista first.