I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Starbucks (San Mateo, CA) in Apr 2013
Interview
likely phone interview with district manager and then one or two in store interviews with the same or other district managers from the area. They'll offer you a free drink most likely, pick something plain that you can speak on the flavor profile because coffee passion is a big deal with the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was your biggest accomplishment in life or at your last job?
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.