Starbuck’s Structure: from the Top to the Bottom

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Starbuck’s Structure: From The Top to The Bottom Cissy Shea MGT330 Professor Myla Wilson January 22, 2012 Starbuck’s Structure: From the Top to The Bottom A key position in Starbuck’s is the Barista. To be a qualified Barista the number one quality would be someone who is extremely personable and outgoing. The Barista sets the tone for the store. Starbuck’s primary focus is people first. This is conveyed through their relationships with their employee which then flows to their customers. A Barista’s priority is to make the customers experience as enjoyable as possible, from the welcome as the customers enter the store to the great cup of coffee they serve. Starbuck’s Barista’s job description includes but is not limited to: * Greeting customers as they arrive at the store * Always being aware of customers and other employees cues and mannerisms * Staying alert to problems or changes with other employees and letting management know immediately of any problems * Keeping the workspace clean and organized * Creating a quality product using the recipes and paying attention to the presentation of the products * Knowing the other products available in the store * Following the companies guidelines * Working with integrity and honesty at all times Starbuck’s job specifications include very strong interpersonal skills, being able to take and follow directions while also being able and comfortable asking for more clarification when needed, being able to be part of a team and they do not require any previous experience. You can work at Starbuck’s when you are 16. They do have some physical requirements such as constant standing and walking some mild lifting and cleaning. The Function departmentalization should be used at Starbuck’s. This form of departmentalization should be used at all Starbuck’s including those

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