Barista
Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.
About your past
Tell me about your coffee shop experience. Which drinks are you most comfortable making?
What they are checking: Whether they have the coffee shop experience the posting prefers or can learn quickly.
Tell me about a time you gave someone great customer service. What did you do?
What they are checking: Whether they know how to make customers feel welcome and taken care of.
What would you do
This Starbucks is inside Edward Hospital. How might serving hospital staff and visitors be different from a regular store?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that customers may be tired, rushed or stressed and need extra care.
There's a long line of nurses on a short break and the espresso machine slows down. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, communicate with customers and keep the line moving.
A customer says their drink is wrong and they're upset. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they fix problems quickly and politely without getting defensive.
The job needs weekend availability, especially Sundays. What does your weekly availability look like?
What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover the shifts the posting requires.
A coworker isn't pulling their weight during a rush. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they can stay a good teammate and solve problems without drama.
About the work
How do you keep the café clean and stocked during a busy shift?
What they are checking: Whether they keep up with cleaning and food safety while serving customers.
You'll need a food handler certificate within 30 days. What do you already know about safe food handling?
What they are checking: Whether they understand basic food safety like handwashing, temperatures and cross-contamination.
How do you handle cash and the register so your drawer balances at the end of the shift?
What they are checking: Whether they are careful and accurate with money and the POS system.
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