I applied online. I interviewed at Starbucks (Kansas City, MO) in Sep 2009
Interview
After applied a Starbucks recruiter called. After a short call discussing what the job requirements where, there was quesitons about experience. Could days later got a call for an interivew with 2 District Managers. This interview was 2 hours, going through just about everything you could imagine. I went through a background check and drug screen and was offered the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The best way to describe the tough questions was that the coffee shop mentality is the key. Very nice and well spoken people is what they hire. The retail hard core business aspect is not what they are looking for.
I applied online. I interviewed at Starbucks in May 2026
Interview
Super easy. Applied online. A recruiter reached out for initial interview, was about 15-30 minutes. Recruiter set up second interview with DM and peer DM for the following week. After that, was interviewed by the regional.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Starbucks (Chicago, IL) in Apr 2026
Interview
Two district sanagers interviewing over Microsoft Teams. Extensive, heavy "STAR" use required in questions with follow up questions from interviewers. 5 questions for me but our interview went nearly an hour, overall friendly.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Starbucks (Concord, CA)
Interview
You first have a screen with the recruiter, and she sets up time to speak with you. If you pass that, you get sent to the DM and interview with that DM and another DM and then usually decision after that.