Starbucks Manager

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your people management career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Starbucks Department Manager, where customer experience, product quality, and operational consistency come together.

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team ‑ focused managers who are passionate about customer service, people development, and operational performance. As a Starbucks Department Manager, you will oversee daily department operations, support sales and financial goals, and ensure consistent execution of service, food safety, and Starbucks standards. This role offers a fast ‑ paced, customer ‑ focused environment where your work directly supports customer satisfaction and business performance.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well ‑ being starts with a welcoming and consistent café experience. Bring your interest in customer service, product quality, and team collaboration to a role where you help maintain standards, support your associates, and create a positive environment for both customers and employees.

Main responsibilities:

- Oversee daily Starbucks Department operations, ensuring strong customer service and operational consistency

- Support hiring, training, coaching, and development of Starbucks associates

- Maintain a customer ‑ first environment and respond to service needs and concerns appropriately

- Coordinate daily activities and responsibilities to support smooth workflow and service levels

- Maintain calm, consistent operations during high ‑ volume periods

- Execute company and Starbucks programs, policies, and procedures

- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and product handling standards

- Manage ordering, inventory levels, product rotation, and storage

- Support department sales, budgeting, and expense management

- Maintain accurate communication with vendors, store management teams, and community partners

- Complete required reporting and administrative responsibilities

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Soft skills:

- Strong customer ‑ service focus with a professional team presence

- Effective communication, coaching, and collaboration skills

- Strong organization, time management, and planning abilities

- Ability to remain steady in fast ‑ paced, high ‑ volume environments

Skill areas:

- Café or food service operations and customer experience

- Inventory management, ordering, and product rotation

- Scheduling, task coordination, and team support

- Food safety, sanitation, and compliance practices

Knowledge:

- Starbucks products, preparation standards, and service expectations

- Food safety requirements and sanitation procedures

- Store systems, ordering tools, and basic computer applications

Abilities:

- Ability to review department performance, inventory, and operational trends

- Ability to train, coach, and support associate development

- Ability to organize and coordinate daily work activities

- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. and work extended periods in a retail environment

- Travel requirements: None

- Other requirements: Flexible availability including opening, closing, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

- Competitive w ages paid weekly

- Associate discounts

- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)

- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits

- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development

- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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