The Dumbest Things New Baristas Have Ever Done At Starbucks
Starting a new job is never easy, and if you’re a youngster trying to learn the ways of a brew master, you’re bound to make an embarrassing mistake here and there.
An Instagram account called Barista Life, which mostly focuses on Starbucks barista struggles, posted a meme clowning on new hires, then challenged its following to “comment the funniest thing a new barista has ever done or said and tag who done did it.”
The responses came pouring in, as over 600 people were quick to call out their fellow partners and reveal embarrassing moments.
Reading through the comments on the post, you’d be surprised how many baristas try to brew coffee with whole beans that weren’t ground. It’s also pretty funny how fellow baristas would mess with some of the new hires.
Check out the best of the bunch as we can laugh at the expense of noobs who did some ridiculous things:
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“When I handed the new girl a blended drink, and she asked me if it was hot or cold… 😑” – toniferdig
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“We told our new barista to mop the ceiling… she got on a chair and tried.” – savannahskyes
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“Told the new barista to make 3% milk and watch how they try to make it. Lmao.” – thehalibutqueenTelling
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“Had a partner try to brew coffee without grinding the beans. Just straight coffee beans and hot water.” – Valiac
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“Steamed milk for an iced latte.” – Sunjerrmoon
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“Didn’t put the lid on the blender 😭😩🤣🤣.” – kbee77
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“I asked a newbie to clean behind the safe and she tried pushing the safe for a good 5 mins until I told her it doesn’t move.” – cityxgirl
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“when I first started i filled the espresso machine up all with decaf in the middle of a rush but the barista on bar was a champ and kept it our little secret 👊 decaf for one, decaf for all.” – fin_nickyalso
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“Mistook iced coffee for black tea and mixed it with lemonade” – madisontomtom
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“Got fired for slapping each others asses @daynafckingrosso” – dani_tortor
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“My friend asked for an iced macchiato and then kid STEAMED THE MILK AND POURED IT OVER ICE. I was absolutely petrified #curdledrealness?” -caitlindav15
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“I cant tell you how many newbies I had to teach how to HOLD a broom and sweep. wow.” -stefani2828
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“We once had a barista try to take the sandwich display and give it to a customer 😨” – dabesttyler
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“My team told the newbies that we call out a Pupachino with a woof at the end! It was hilarious!” – madimadimarisol
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