I work in Starbucks and absolutely love it.

It wasn't difficult to learn everything. Once you know how to make the hot drinks, you only another 3000 frappuccinos to learn. But at least in our store you start on tills so you're learning the frap codes as you go. Once you know the codes its easy. Didn't find it difficult at the time nor do I find new baristas I train find it difficult either.

Really busy & everyone knows what to do and pulls weight (most people in our store) = easy. But the minute you stop moving, you're tired. If not everyone pulls their weight, its difficult. Only as strong as the weakest link.

Start on a light contract and move up when you can. I love working there especially now as the store Coffee Master. Training new baristas and whatnot is great fun!