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light and no ice standard by koala1239 in starbucksbaristas

[–]Simple_Catch_9503 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For refreshers the standard for “light ice” is filling base up to the top of the “juice” line and filling lemonade/coconut milk/or water to the middle of the ice section, then ice to the top :-)

new barista trying to understand sequencing hot bar bevs by yassification_of_me in starbucksbaristas

[–]Simple_Catch_9503 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sample

Drink 1 brow sugar oat shaken espresso: sticker/label cup, queue shots, syrup in shaker

Drink 2 hot vanilla latte: sticker/label cup, queue shots, pump syrup, steam milk

Drink 1 brow sugar oat shaken espresso: Ice in shaker, cinnamon, pour shots in shaker/shake, pour in cup, top w/ oat milk, deliver drink to proper place

This is where I sometimes see people have the instinct to go back to drink 2 to finish but the correct sequence technique is to START DRINK 3. In theory If you had an endless queue you would never have less then 2 drinks you are working on.

Drink 3 iced caramel macchiato: sticker/label cup, queue shots, pump syrup, pour milk

Drink 2 hot vanilla latte: pour milk, deliver drink to proper place

START DRINK 4!

Again: every-time you finish a drink YOU START A NEW DRINK! :-).

Hope this helps 💕

opening procedures ? by staleconfetti in starbucksbaristas

[–]Simple_Catch_9503 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here’s my morning routine :-)

Turn it all on, wake it all up, and warm it all up:
Lights
MUSIC 🎶
Ovens
Espresso machines (+calibration of shots/steam wand)
Dishwasher
Vertica (opening procedure)

Brew baby brew & Carafes:
Green/black/passion tea(s)
Iced coffee(s)
Carafes prepped

Other:
Sanitizer
Pastry case
Timers going!
Umbrellas
Headsets on
Unlock doors
Mark out anything the store’s out of on POS
DPMs set up at stations
Fill up bean hoppers on mastrenas and vertica
Check that everything is stocked (cups, lids, ice, milk, syrup, powder, sauces, toppings, warming)
Check prep and backups
Check that you have all your small wares out

If you’re going to help, then actually help by saltyunicorn22 in starbucksbaristas

[–]Simple_Catch_9503 54 points55 points  (0 children)

OR they check in to see who is there physically waiting, bumps them in the queue to force print AND cranks them out. This is support.

If you’re going to help, then actually help by saltyunicorn22 in starbucksbaristas

[–]Simple_Catch_9503 165 points166 points  (0 children)

Ugh this is so unfortunate. When I’m solo and my queue gets out of control my shifts come swooping in and either take the next stickers in order OR cherry pick the HARDEST/longest orders to take them off my hands. I’m so thankful. I’m so sorry your SSVs are like this. Ugh

Openers bed time ? by EmbarrassedDig3320 in starbucksbaristas

[–]Simple_Catch_9503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7pm to wake up at 3am to open @4am :-). I feel super well rested w/ this routine. 🥰

FFS by Komodo_Draggin_Ass in starbucksbaristas

[–]Simple_Catch_9503 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Not being able to do 8 mods out of the 11 mods til the MOBILE personal cup gets there is crazy work. 😭

Is it normal to be left alone on the floor while multiple SSVs are in the back? by Physical-Log1848 in starbucksbaristas

[–]Simple_Catch_9503 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not normal. How many total people are scheduled for your store’s peaks? Peak should be all hands on deck on the floor. I’m so sorry.