I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Starbucks in Mar 2015
Interview
Applied on line, got a call the next day to set up a phone interview the following week. They called right on time. Spoke to a recruiter for about 30 minutes. Got invited to do the Virtual Job Try Out, and was scheduled a follow up interview for the Friday morning. Friday was a series of Behavioural questions, where they asked about specific situations and how you handled them. They are looking for Situation, Action, Result. At that interview I was advised that my next step was a meeting with a District Manager. They emailed all the information promptly. Very professional. I went to the interview, which was successful. I'm now just waiting for an offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult situation with an employee
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.
