Is it hard to get hired as a Shift Supervisor at Starbucks?

Shift Supervisor applicants have rated the interview process at Starbucks with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 78% positive. To compare, the company-average is 74.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.

How long does it take to get hired as a Shift Supervisor at Starbucks?

Candidates applying for Shift Supervisor roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 372 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Starbucks overall takes an average of 14 days.

Where can I find Starbucks interview experiences by job title?

Barista (45109) ; Shift Supervisor (9837) ; Cashier/Barista (4311) ; Store Manager (3154) ; Supervisor (1121) ; Barista, Shift Supervisor (958) ; Barista Trainer (844) ; Starbucks-Barista (740) ; Manager (660) ; Shift Manager (588) ; Cashier (460) ; Assistant Manager (380) ; Partner (331) ; Assistant Store Manager (327) ; Shift Lead (289)

Starbucks Shift Supervisor Interview Questions

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Aug 5, 2014

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Negative experience

Application

I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Starbucks (Valley Center, CA) in Jan 2014

Interview

there are several interviews, one with panel, one with HR, 1-2 with direct supervisors. long process can take up a week to complete all interviews, if offered the job, there is a HUGE packet to fill out because it is in an Indian casino, and they do drug test on the spot and extensive background check that takes on average 4 weeks to pass.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

they have you act out a scene from a movie in the panel interview. they make you as uncomfortable as possible to see if you can deal with stressful situations.

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Jul 16, 2026

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Negative experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks (Oakbrook Terrace, IL)

Interview

Very easy. Lasted about 20 minutes. Basic interview questions. You don’t need a lot of experience. I started out as a barista and moved my way up. Usually a store manager interviews you.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What was my previous experience. Scenarios about customer like what would you do.

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Shift Supervisor Interview

Jul 2, 2026

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks

Interview

Straightforward and easy process, received interview offer after 1 week from submitting application. Asked approximately 5 questions related to prior job experience, leadership philosophies, and team-building examples. Heard back after 2 weeks for job offer.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

How many years of experience do you have in coffee?

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Starbucks response

Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed the interview process here at Starbucks.

Shift Supervisor Interview

Jun 18, 2026

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Starbucks (Montreal, QC)

Interview

The interview process was low stress, and I was offered a drink by a barista while waiting for the manager. We spoke about my previous relevant work experience, and how I've handled different situations with customers.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

I was asked why I applied for a barista position, and not a shift lead role

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Starbucks response

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Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed the interview process here at Starbucks.

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