http://www.jobster.com/at/company/Starbucks+Coffee+Company?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/assets/images/jobster/logos/rss_logo.gif http://www.jobster.com/at/company/Starbucks+Coffee+Company?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:05:43 GMT Most recently updated answers at Starbucks Coffee Company http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/611267?answer_class=AnswerBase Be confident. Honest and willing to take it to the limit. Use all prior experiences even if they are not work-related to perform as a Store Manager. Think outside the box on projects and be willing to stretch your mind to achieve them. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:05:43 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/611267?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/517909?answer_class=AnswerBase Just be genuinely nice, enthusiastic about the job and really want to be there. Give yourself as much availability as possibly. It's not about how much you know about coffee. What really matters is how much you're willing to learn. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:32:36 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/517909?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/512231?answer_class=AnswerBase Getting internal referrals, or getting in the building as a contractor first. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:21:27 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/512231?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/507803?answer_class=AnswerBase CONFIDENCE, MASTERY OF MANAGEMENT SKILLS, GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIPS, PROVEN LEADERSHIP Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:21:20 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/507803?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/484411?answer_class=AnswerBase I already knew how important great customer service means to customers, but Starbucks means the third place for customers. First is home, second is workplace, third is Starbucks. Customers are very faithful to the brand. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:37:27 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/484411?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/484409?answer_class=AnswerBase must show leadership courage Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:31:56 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/484409?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/459335?answer_class=AnswerBase Passion for creating an environment that treats people with respect and dignity - recognizing and valuing every individual's strengths. Ability to lead through ambiguity, applying creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit. Demonstrating flexibility to adapt to changing direction and delivering on commitments. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:49:34 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/459335?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/451968?answer_class=AnswerBase Understanding that everyone is considered a partner means that everyone has an important role in meeting results. Believing the vision is most inportant because it give you a desire to buy into the ideals. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:51:57 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/451968?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/446130?answer_class=AnswerBase Because of my store's location, I frequently have to help customers who don't speak or understand much English, which is the only language I know. It's important to me to deliver the same quality of service to these customers as to others, but I sometimes feel overwhelmed when I can't comprehend a customer's request. In general, I've been able to successfully communicate with my customers, but sometimes the process involves a lot of rather frustrating trial-and-error! Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:23:39 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/446130?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/445365?answer_class=AnswerBase Making our budget shortfalls work in our favor in the middle of the fiscal year. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:27:57 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/445365?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/445364?answer_class=AnswerBase Must be focused on service to your community. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:27:22 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/445364?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/418921?answer_class=AnswerBase Liking what you do and having a willingness to learn about coffee Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:24:23 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/418921?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/394130?answer_class=AnswerBase Dealing with an employee who was continually trying to manipulate any activity to their control, as well as continually challenging the attendance policies. This was a person who was disrespectful towards any and all rules, lacked maturity, and conveyed a superior attitude towards others, often trying to change the course of discussions and planning to get things their way. There was no team mentality or consideration for others and it was very stressful for the rest of the team. With many frank discussions and warnings the behavior subsided. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:21:15 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/394130?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/394123?answer_class=AnswerBase Communicating with people who have little understanding of design and the importance of keeping up quality of the variety of materials, equipment and furniture. I often played the role of educator and tried to instill a sense of pride and responsibility to the store employees in maintaining the elements they are given. Also challenging was the up front work to develop, design, and get sites approved by landlords. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:13:36 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/394123?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/394119?answer_class=AnswerBase Known as "The Keeper of the Brand" I was the go to person and leader for maintaining the corporate standards and "look and feel" of the stores - both new and existing. Having a total of 8 years of experience with the company gave me a vast history, knowledge and creativity to make things work, while maintaining the spirit of the Starbucks brand. On a daily basis I was communicating with a variety of departments, vendors, contractors, landlords, developers, architects, engineers, etc. to make sure that the quality and consistency of the design was being held up to the brand expectation. Often overwhelmed by mass numbers of projects my team and I were able to consistently meet our goals - and often exceed them. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:10:45 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/394119?answer_class=AnswerBase