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Starbucks Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a Starbucks job interview, here are 35 interview questions and answer examples.

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How often do you give an A+ effort while working?

The interviewer wants to hear that you always put your best foot forward at work. Share with the interviewer that you respect your employer and understand that they trust you to be working hard while at work. Remember that food service can be tough work! You'll be on your feet moving around for most of the shift, especially at Starbucks' busier locations. A hardworking and energetic attitude is key to success in this role, and the interviewer will want to make sure that you can fulfill that each shift.

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35 Starbucks Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Starbucks interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • Behavioral

    1. How often do you give an A+ effort while working?

  • Behavioral

    2. How do you expect to make a difference at Starbucks?

  • Behavioral

    3. How often are you late for your responsibilities, such as school or work?

  • Compatibility

    4. What would you do to help the community if you could do anything you wanted?

  • Competency

    5. What is your greatest strength and weakness as a barista?

  • Competency

    6. How knowledgeable are you about coffee?

  • Competency

    7. How knowledgeable are you about our food and beverage offerings?

  • Customer Service

    8. How would you deal with an angry customer while you were busy completing tasks?

  • Customer Service

    9. How would you handle a rude customer?

  • Customer Service

    10. Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond for customer service?

  • Customer Service

    11. How well do you handle customer complaints?

  • Customer Service

    12. This Starbucks location tends to get quite busy, especially on weekday mornings. How would you handle a rush of customers?

  • Direct

    13. What is your favorite item at Starbucks?

  • Direct

    14. In your opinion, what makes a great company?

  • Direct

    15. How would your references describe you?

  • Direct

    16. What is your best personal trait?

  • Direct

    17. Why should we hire you?

  • Direct

    18. Why do you think you will like working at Starbucks?

  • Direct

    19. What are some of your weaknesses?

  • Direct

    20. Would you say that you are a sociable person?

  • Direct

    21. What do you know about Starbucks?

  • Direct

    22. What do you know about Starbucks' mission?

  • Direct

    23. Name your three best qualities.

  • Direct

    24. Where do you see yourself in five years?

  • Direct

    25. Tell me about your experience working in the food industry.

  • Leadership

    26. Tell me about a time when you had to be a leader. How was the outcome?

  • Management

    27. Describe to me your last manager. What did you like and dislike about their leadership style?

  • Management

    28. Would you like to be a manager at Starbucks?

  • Problem Solving

    29. Tell me about a time when you did not have enough time to complete all assigned tasks. How did you prioritize?

  • Scenario Based

    30. Describe a time when you disliked company rules in your last job.

  • Teamwork

    31. When was the last time you contributed to a team effort and what was your role?

  • Teamwork

    32. Do you prefer working in a team environment or alone?

  • Teamwork

    33. Have you ever helped someone else achieve a goal or better themselves? If so, how?

  • Trust

    34. How can I trust you not to steal?

  • Trust

    35. What would you do if a coworker asked you to lie for them or help them steal?