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

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• Oversee daily Starbucks Department operations, ensuring strong customer service and operational consistency
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• Support hiring, training, coaching, and development of Starbucks associates
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• Maintain a customer ‑ first environment and respond to service needs and concerns appropriately
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• Coordinate daily activities and responsibilities to support smooth workflow and service levels
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• Maintain calm, consistent operations during high ‑ volume periods
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• Execute company and Starbucks programs, policies, and procedures
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• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and product handling standards
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• Manage ordering, inventory levels, product rotation, and storage
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• Support department sales, budgeting, and expense management
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• Maintain accurate communication with vendors, store management teams, and community partners
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• Complete required reporting and administrative responsibilities

We are looking for candidates who possess the following

Soft skills

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• Strong customer ‑ service focus with a professional team presence
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• Effective communication, coaching, and collaboration skills
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• Strong organization, time management, and planning abilities
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• Ability to remain steady in fast ‑ paced, high ‑ volume environments

Skill areas

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• Café or food service operations and customer experience
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• Inventory management, ordering, and product rotation
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• Scheduling, task coordination, and team support
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• Food safety, sanitation, and compliance practices

Knowledge

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• Starbucks products, preparation standards, and service expectations
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• Food safety requirements and sanitation procedures
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• Store systems, ordering tools, and basic computer applications

Abilities

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Ability to review department performance, inventory, and operational trends

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Ability to train, coach, and support associate development

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Ability to organize and coordinate daily work activities

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

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Travel requirements: None

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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

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• Competitive w ages paid weekly
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• Associate discounts
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• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
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• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
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• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
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• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
• Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values
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