Barista

because employees just have their own pace or do what they like to do. Limited employees, so there aren’t enough workers to do the breakfasts item instead they have one cashier to do both tasks, and this result in long wait to buy breakfast. Many baristas complained on the internet that playbook prevented customer engagement, destroyed employee morale and delayed service. They don’t have consistency, and they keep changing business. Despite of promoting all those new strategies into the…

claim that this machine can print a paperback book “‘in less time than it takes to make and enjoy a caramel macchiato’”3. Although the validity of that statement relies on the technological performance capabilities as compared to the skill of the barista preparing the drink and the rate at which the drinker partakes in the beverage, the speed is still astonishing. Despite the subjective nature of coffee consumption…

Everyone is looking after themselves so, why should I look after them? This is mentality of most people I know. We work for ourselves, we seek pleasure, we avoid pain, we try to take care of our family, sometimes our friends and it stops there. The barista at Starbucks would be lucky to see us crack a smile and would be bewildered if we genuinely ask her if she is having a good day and we actually listen to her response. Yes, there are people that are naturally compassionate and they care…

Are you a coffee snob? In a world where coffee has as many choices, flavors, and variations as Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, how do you truly know that your “brew” is the best? There are hugely successful companies that have achieved blockbuster success and gained financial windfalls around what some would say is nothing more than a simple cup of stained water made from ground beans. At six dollars a cup, they must be doing something right which is why some companies, such as Keurig, have…

Starbucks menu has a variety of serving sizes for their beverages. For their hot drinks, a short size is 8 ounces, a tall size is 12 ounces, the grande size is 16 ounces, and the venti size is 20 ounces (Starbucks, 2016). They also offer the short, tall and grande for cold options but the venti for cold drinks is 24 ounces, while an included trenta size is 30 ounces (Starbucks, 2016). Having such a variety of sizes is beneficial to the customer and they can choose to purchase as little or as…

There is room for deviance from the norms of society and when it occurs, sanctions are put in place to protect the social construct. If I were to throw my Starbucks coffee at the barista, I’d be kicked out of the shop. This is basic and extreme, however it exemplifies how sanctions can be applied to all types of deviance to correct social norms as institutions are stubborn and not open to change. Social norms are established from…

It is argued whether getting a higher education provides a person more economic opportunity or not. Evidently as the years go on, employers are looking for people who have some type of college degree. Many claim not all students are fit to pursue a college degree and still can become successful without one. They may even say that some college graduates are either unemployed or underemployed while in debt. Although this is true, obtaining a higher education does allow a person to have better…

this place. I moved forward at a snail’s pace, and other caffeine-deprived drones joined the line behind me. I remained as focused on my mission as a surgeon saving a life, aware yet unaware, until finally it was my turn. I was met by my favorite barista with my usual order in hand, and I gave her my money with her usual generous tip that kept me from waiting like the rest. I turned, and went to go sit down. I nearly bumped the man who had moved up…

Starbucks’ SWOT analysis is an excellent tool for providing valuable insight into the company’s performance and their current position in the coffee industry by evaluating their strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats. Since inception, Starbucks has acted in accordance with their mission statement, operated with strong ethical values, and the company is committed to reducing their environment footprint. One of Starbucks greatest strength is their dominant position in the worldwide…

“Lee Bui!” her professor hollered into the microphone, signifying Lee to receive her degree. She stood up with pride and carefully held onto her black graduation cap. As she walked down the Husky Stadium, all eyes were on her. Her family, her friends, and her professors were all gleaming with excitement. This concluded her journey as a scholar and established a new chapter in her life. But what is the rest of her story? Lee Bui, 25, wore a ponytail as high as the heavens and an enthusiastic…