I applied online. I interviewed at Starbucks (Chicago, IL) in Jan 2025
Interview
they ask standard questions like, tell us about yourself, what are your strengths and weaknesses, why you want to work in Starbucks, the company is hyper-focused on "connecting" with our customers, so it is good to review guildlines
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle a customer who claims their drink order is wrong?
So hard they asked questions about all fields and I was stumped on most of them. Needed to really dig into my knowledge of chemistry and math to fully answer these questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The coffee you brewed was a 5.2 on the PH scale and you have 8 fl oz of there. To neutralize you need to add milk to get to a perfect 6.0 PH. How much do you need to add and what rate should you titrate at
Simple behavioralThe Starbucks interview was friendly and low-pressure. The manager asked about customer service, teamwork, and availability. It focused more on personality than experience, and the environment felt welcoming. Overall, it was straightforward and positive.
I applied through other source. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Starbucks (Costa Mesa, CA) in Nov 2025
Interview
It was really fun to learn more about the company, its culture, and its values, Plus they give you free coffee, so that is always a benefit of making it to one of their interviews
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was one time where you disagreed with a supervisor/manager, and how did you deal with this?
