https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/starbucks-seattle-summer-layoffs

I heard nobody else is being laid off in this round, has that been confirmed?

One change customers might notice is expanded options for leaving tips. Starbucks said customers will be able to tip through Mobile Order & Pay and when using Scan & Pay at the register. The company expects the new tipping options to increase... — read more 

The only benefit is if we move we will finally be able to afford a house. Let’s be honest allot of us at corporate are renting and cannot afford Seattle. We have a choice either move or get laid off. “According to The Wall Street Journal, the... — read more 

Why are we still employing “baristas”? All of these businesses should be modernized with AI. Ordering can be done by the customer who inputs the specific product and ingredients then much like a vending machine the beverage is made and dispensed. We... — read more 

Performance Improvement Plans recently. We think it was due to a Customer interaction with the two. The customer probably called Starbucks Corp. This is the first time I’ve heard that Starbucks can give employees Performance Improvement Plans.

I honestly can’t imagine the cuts won’t spread and get even worse next year. I’m not exactly crazy about my job, but options out there are pretty limited.

20% reduction in staff at Seattle and Oregon Starbucks stores taking effect later this month.

What's your prediction as it relates to the possiblity of Starbucks layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Starbucks filed a WARN notice saying 974 non-retail workers in Seattle and Kent will be laid off starting December 5, 2025, following last week’s disclosure of 338 statewide job cuts. It is unclear whether corporate or in-store roles are affected... — read more 

Especially in Starbucks stores located in Seattle and Portland. Not a lot of Customers experience a friendly store vibe walking into the Starbucks stores in Seattle and Portland.

https://buc-ees.com/careers/

Starbucks CTO exits as layoffs and tech shifts accelerate Starbucks CTO Deb Hall Lefevre resigned without a permanent replacement as the Seattle based company proceeds with layoffs of around 900 nonretail workers and closures in the United States... — read more 

Severance packages for laid off retail staff include lump sum hours of pay that vary by role, plus a health premium payment equal to three months of coverage. Some state specific vacation payouts apply, and employees have a set window to sign release... — read more 

This will mean that APLA will be broken up and CS will shift roles to VP/GM global Nike direct as SG will depart for a new role elsewhere.

Here's a serious thought if you end up getting a layoff notice from Starbucks. You can tailor your Starbucks resume to make yourself attractive to become a Coal miner. Every Coal Mine in West Virginia is hiring right now. The Coal mines are looking... — read more 

Starbucks is planning to eliminate 900 roles and close several underperforming stores by the end of the year, chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said on Thursday, Sept. 25. Niccol, who became CEO of the coffee chain in September 2024, wrote in a note to... — read more 

Can someone explain who is getting laid off?

Starbucks will close about 1% of its locations in the U.S. and North America and cut about 900 jobs as part of its Back to Starbucks transformation strategy, CEO Brian Niccol told employees Thursday, Sept... — read more 

https://www.reddit.com/r/starbucksbaristas/comments/1nps3te/just_heard_from_my_dm_that_starbucks_is_planning/?share_id=ameiG-smncplE_xB8rNs3&utm_content=2&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1

Company: Starbucks Locations: Seattle, Washington Departments affected: Corporate roles only Number laid off: 612 in Seattle filings, within a broader 1,100 corporate reduction Headquarters: Seattle, Washington What happened: Starbucks... — read more 

“When he got to Starbucks, Niccol started off by using fancy jargon to distract from the fact that Starbucks is losing to both value and premium brands/operators,” wrote Kass. “Starbucks now faces a very expensive overhaul in its physical locations... — read more 

You don’t build culture with mandates and badge scans. We believed in connection and trust, and now it’s all about control. Starbucks used to feel different. Now it feels like we’re just being managed for show. You can’t force community. You have to... — read more 

Is the NDA over after getting severance or can people never talk about what actually happened?

Negative growth again this past quarter in most key areas according to https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/29/starbucks-sbux-q2-2025-earnings.html. Starbucks is teaching a whole generation of people not to go there. Plus, you have the political headwinds... — read more 

Starbucks (SBUX) CEO Brian Niccol has high expectations for employees after the company laid off 1,100 corporate employees worldwide last month and paused hiring for hundreds of open... — read more 

If you are wondering why there isn't more discussion here, it is likely due to Starbucks wrapping a NDA and language in their separation agreements threatening to take away severance money and benefits if people talk or in any way disparage the... — read more 

Are you all in? Do you give all the f*cks about Starbucks? Then let Brian Niccol's words inspire you: https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/starbucks-ceo-to-staff-step-it-up-6344260/

Hearing 1100 people got eliminated. Was anyone outside of Seattle, Washington a part of this?

I can't help thinking the recent layoffs and the worsening company performance is the universe getting karmic revenge for making millions of people sicker with the overly sugary drinks in recent years. Diabetes. Obesity. The beverage innovation... — read more 

Interested to know which positions got laid off. Does anyone know?

Hearing all remote managers are being cut, is this true?

So the dreaded email came into my box. After 18 years from barista to VP it all ends like this. Not what I imagined. Mad, confused, and a bit relieved to tell you the truth. I am worried for my team. I did my best to shield them from all the... — read more 

Have you or any of your teams been impacted so far? The email was supposed to go out at 7am PST. Thinking of all our partners today.

https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/large-layoffs-hit-starbucks-6336308/

I heard some VPs were notified today that they are being laid off. Anyone know anything about that?

In a letter to employees released Monday, CEO Brian Niccol said the company will inform employees who are being laid off by mid-day Tuesday. Starbucks is also eliminating several hundred open and unfilled positions, he... — read more 

Every new CEO at every company has the same strategy. Destroy employee morale so service quality drops. Blame team for not performing Raise prices on goods and services (stick it to the customer) Cuts services and reduce offerings to... — read more 

I know I'm not the only one that is hearing things about how the layoffs are going to shake out. I'm surprised this board isn't blowing up with noise.