I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Starbucks (Kansas City, MO) in July 2025
Interview
I interviewed with the store manager & the assistant manager. I applied online then followed up with a phone call which landed me an interview the following week. Both managers were pleasant. Their primary interest, other than availability, was customer service. They asked about teamwork, maintaining standards & working efficiently under pressure, It lasted maybe 40 mins: I was contacted 2 hours later asking to schedule a second interview the following week. That one asked more “tell me about a time…” questions & only lasted about 20 minutes. All of the hiring staff were easy to talk to & friendly. I am still waiting for a start-date.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you went above & beyond a customer’s expectations, & how they responded.
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Basically a short chat about my availability, my interest in the job, why I want to work there, how familiar I am with coffee and what my past experiences in hospitality were.
Easiest interview I've ever had. I was only asked 3 questions, 'tell me about yourself, what are your strengths & weaknesses, what is your availability?' Lasted about 10 minutes maximum
it was great. I answered every question thoughtfully and easily. You have to have two interviews, one with the manager and one with the district manager. It is a in person interview. They ask many questions and will either hire you on the spot or you will have to call to see if you get the position.
