Working At Starbucks

Howard D. Schultz (CEO / President)

Gordon Bowker (Founder)

Jerry Baldwin (Founder)

Zev Siegl (Founder)

Yes, Starbucks does hire felons. Starbucks conducts background checks on all employees, and will review any felony convictions found on a case-by-case basis. The company will consider the specific felony and the length of time since the conviction when deciding whether or not to hire a felon.

You should answer the question, "Why are you interested in working for Starbucks?" by focusing on your desire to provide customers with a quality cafe experience, as well as any passion you have for Starbucks and its products. The company recommends candidates familiarize themselves with its values.

You should write a cover letter for a job at Starbucks by highlighting your passion for providing a quality and enjoyable dining experience for customers, as well as any experience you have with food or customer service.

The hiring process at Starbucks takes about seven days. For most positions, the basic steps include:

• In-store or online application form

• Phone screening

• In-person interview

• In some cases, a second interview may be required

A background check for Starbucks takes two to five days. Starbucks will conduct background checks on all of its employees once they have accepted an offer of employment. The results of the background check typically dictate whether or not you are cleared to start orientation with the company.

Starbucks spends billions of dollars every year on advertising. For example, in 2020 the sneaker company spent $2.57 billion on advertising and promotions. Starbucks is one of the biggest and most well-known coffee brands in the world, so it is no surprise that they spend billions every year promoting their brand, products, and services.

You have to be at least 16 years old to work at Starbucks. In some instances, Starbucks may be willing to hire a person as young as 14 years old, though this is done on a case-by-case basis.

To quit Starbucks, inform your manager of your intention to leave and provide at least two weeks' notice if possible. You may need to complete an exit interview and return any company property, such as a uniform or equipment. It's also a good idea to express gratitude for the opportunity and leave on good terms to maintain positive professional relationships.

Starbucks' company values are:

• Creating a culture of warmth and belonging. Starbucksplaces high value on giving their customers an exceptional food and coffee experience. It seeks to make sure that all guests feel welcome and that the environment is hospitable for all. It also seeks to have both its employees and customers feel a sense of belonging.

• Acting with courage, challenging the status quo. Starbucks focuses on taking calculated risks, actions that require courage, and taking on challenges to buck the status quo and improve the company as a whole, as well as the customer experience.

• Being present. Starbucks places value on being present in each moment and connecting with customers on a deep and personal level. It encourages all employees to use active listening skills to truly understand the customers' needs and wants. It believes being attentive is the ultimate key to forming strong relationships.

• Embracing diversity. Starbucks emphasizes its commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity. It believes that incorporating a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds into its corporate culture is a formula for prosperous success that includes all employees and customers, regardless of identifiers.

• Delivering exceptional customer service.Starbucksplaces high value on giving their customers an exceptional experience by going above and beyond to fulfill the wants and needs of each individual customer. It starts by making the environment of every Starbucks location a place that welcomes all.

• Creating sustainable practices. The company is committed to having a positive impact on the world. It demonstrates this commitment through its sustainable products and operations practices, both of which seek to minimize environmental impacts and promote sustainability to the masses. It also endorses fair coffee trade practices.

The hiring process for Starbucks is similar for all positions, involving an application and an interview. The specific questions and focus of the interview phase depend on the role a person has applied for. The entire hiring process for Starbucks tends to take between one and three weeks for all positions.

You should wear business casual clothing to a Starbucks interview. This means khaki pants, a button-up shirt, or a conservative skirt or simple dress, instead of a suit, pants suit, or a fancy dress.

You should wear professional business attire to an interview at Starbucks. The most important thing to consider when dressing for a job interview is that your look should be polished and professional regardless of what type of position you are seeking.

Institutional Investors own Starbucks. The top shareholders include:

• The Vanguard Group, Inc (8.44%)

• BlackRock Fund Advisors (4.48%)

• SSgA Funds Management Inc (4.03%)

• Geode Capital Management LLC (1.81%)