I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Starbucks (Phoenix, AZ) in Jul 2012
Interview
After years of working as a barista & supervisor, I was approached by my store manager about developing into a management position. Interviewed with three different district managers on two separate occasions. After the second interview I was offered the position, contingent upon a background check. I had to option to accept or decline the location of a store with an open position in a different part of the city.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What tools do you use to insure you are meeting targets?
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.