I applied online. I interviewed at Starbucks (Basildon, East of England, England) in July 2025
Interview
2 interviews, competency based with a p+l exercise.
Very straightforward and quick process.
Friendly interviewers and no curve balls.
The first interview was a 45 minute competency based interview and the second was in-person with a practical exercise at the end.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If these were the P+L figures in your store, what would you do change it?
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.