Coffee Buyer / Sourcing
onsite
· Difficulty 4/5
Recruiter screen, technical interview on coffee science + sourcing, full-day Seattle onsite with cupping session, behavioral, and final.
- Walk me through sourcing a specialty coffee origin.
- Tell me about handling a supply disruption.
- Describe partnering with growers on quality + sustainability.
- How do you balance quality goals with cost pressures?
Store Manager
onsite
· Difficulty 2/5
Recruiter screen, district manager interview, store visit, behavioral, and final with regional director.
- Walk me through leading a Starbucks store.
- Tell me about coaching a partner through a tough situation.
- Describe handling a community-related store moment.
- How do you balance store performance with partner well-being?
Barista
onsite
· Difficulty 1/5
Application + interview with store manager. Starbucks entry-level partner role.
- Tell me about a time you provided great customer service.
- Describe working with a team during a busy period.
- Walk me through handling a customer complaint.
- Why Starbucks?