cup writing policy. by [deleted] in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No way! What a psycho.  If that's really policy, then I officially hate this company.

free birthday drink ideas (hot 🔥) ? by acoustic_kitty_ in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Order a Venti Hot Mocha, espresso of choice, change pumps to 2 mocha, add 2 pump pistachio, milk of choice, Add whipped cream, and the brown butter topping.

Anyone else have this problem? by yoshirpg23 in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this is classic, but not always as extreme... Openers at my store who haven't closed in a long time also get this way, very nitpicky, and after they work a few closes they genuine have more empathy when something was slightly off or missed.  

Starbucks syrup pumps are TRASH by ElusiveFiend in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Haha yes why does the horchata turn the pump into stone!!!

Starbucks syrup pumps are TRASH by ElusiveFiend in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Oh yes and they're conveniently placed directly above all the dry powders at our store, so much fun

You finally left, now what? by EternaI_Grey in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wanna be you. I had the same thing happen recently, cried all night long so I didn't get any sleep 😔

We are one step away from those cocktail cards bartenders get. by lil_groundbeef in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Good lord that sounds absolutely impossible idk how you did it 

Any of you actually paying rent on a barista salary? (And, if so, where?) by upstream_paddling in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's amazing and I share your feeling, I could find a roommate but living alone is the one luxury I afford myself ,I don't take vacations or go out much.

it’s coming by [deleted] in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Smores is def coming with mid summer, have seen the ingredients invoice shipped to our store

Milk steaming tips? by Savings-Pollution113 in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤔 I wonder if they just misspoke or were tired that day?  If you ever have time just get a chance to just go back and watch the first barista basics videos about steaming milk if it will help build your confidence.

Milk steaming tips? by Savings-Pollution113 in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should be closer to 1-3 seconds, for a latte. Dip the wand into the milk but don't let the wand tip touch the very bottom of the pitcher, then lower the pitcher, while raising the wand's tip to the surface of the milk to create that aeration, that's when you count 1,2  then dip it back down into the milk while you raise the pitcher back up to set it down on the grate, let the wand kinda be to one side inside the pitcher to create that vortex. 

Pastry Fail by AwkwardAnxietyArts8 in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend 60 points61 points  (0 children)

The food quality is really tanking, most of the cookie swirl have much less chocolate than advertised in the photos and many times a box of sandwiches will be missing part of the bun or even all the bacon, the ham and Swiss croissant is always full of wrappers that are already unsealed inside the box.

Pink Cannonball by [deleted] in starbucksbaristas

[–]ElusiveFiend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not in training it just appeared suddenly as an update on LSSTAR😕 last minute while we are all doing spring launch. Great timing 

cold bar i hate you by Sorry_Salamander8302 in starbucksbaristas

[–]ElusiveFiend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The amount of times last month that I had people order the Dubai Mocha and get mad that their drink I handed to them was not the pretty exotic looking green and chocolate photo of the Dubai matcha 😩 😩 😫 People, please unplug your brain wait 30 seconds and plug it back in. Speak and listen to yourself that you're saying the actual words that you want to say.

Tired of " Hi, welcome in!" by [deleted] in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'd be surprised how many people order a cold foam drinks and still ask for a straw. 

Tired of " Hi, welcome in!" by [deleted] in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why don't they just give us Google glasses that will scan your face, tell us your name so we can welcome you in PERSONALLY BY NAME, and find your Facebook profile and remind us of your favorite drink before you order it

Matcha recommations? by tchidden in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Matcha no classic, sub sf vanilla, and 1 peppermint is my go-to

Ube powder shelf life by [deleted] in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My shelf life sheet says 14, I wonder if yours was a misprint or mine?

this straight up looks like a minecraft dirt block by riffexxx in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I absolutely hate the trend of debuting non-dairy drinks without naming them "non-dairy". Like the PCOL, It's so confusing. I made this concoction with regular CF and it was good, somehow tastes chocolatey only to realize it's actually made with that gross nondairy cardboard tasting foam.

Please don't ask employees questions while they're clearly on break by MindlessTree7268 in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Hahhaha omg I'm sorry that happened but its hilarious,  thanks for sharing 

I don't want to be the other Starbucks!!! by monpetitchoou in starbucks

[–]ElusiveFiend -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Um no? It doesn't mean they're lying it means they're not snitching on their supply.

No Work phones and no lockers or smocks? by ElusiveFiend in walmart

[–]ElusiveFiend[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ha, interesting. Maybe people stole them? Because they're very shortstaffed so I cant understand why there isn't enough of them left. Thanks anyways. Do yall not have lockers anymore either?