I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Starbucks (Tyler, TX) in Jul 2012
Interview
I filled out the online application and took the required assessments. Later that same day, a Starbuck's recruiter contacted me. We set up a phone interview for the next day. It went extremely well. Every question she asked was a situational based question about what you have encountered at your previous jobs. You have to give an example and how you handled the situation. She told me that she would be giving my telephone number to the District Manager. He called me about 3 days later and we set up an interview where we would meet in person. I interviewed at a Starbuck's location with the DM and two Store Managers. Once again, it was a situational interview. That evening, the recruiter called me back and told me that they wanted to keep going with the process. She emailed me the consent for background check which checks your criminal, educational and work background. Three days later, I was offered the position and accepted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to handle the same situation with two different employees and you had to use two different types of management styles because of the difference in the employees.
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.