Assistant General Manager at JFK Airport (Starbucks)

Pay Range Minimum: $72,000 annual salary
Maximum: $72,000 annual salary

About the role

At Paradies Lagardère, we are looking for individuals who can maintain first-class standards that exceed the expectations of the customers and business partners we serve. Our Dining Division is passionate about connecting with each of our guests on multiple levels. From an inspiring restaurant design or live entertainment that captures a traveler’s attention, to the top-notch quality of our culinary offerings and the exceptional hospitality delivered by our teams, we focus on more than just restaurant operations. We specialize in experiences.

Paradies Lagardère brings 70 years of experience in pioneering trends, developing innovative shopping and dining options, and delivering engaging experiences for airport travelers across North America. We are excited to be adding a new Starbucks Coffee concept to John F. Kennedy International Airport, located in Terminal 4 inside the TSA checkpoint. Guests can grab their coffee on the way to their gate!

As an Assistant General Manager, you will help bring the Starbucks experience to life as part of the management team. You will manage daily store operations, drive financial success, and build great teams. By delighting and uplifting customers through human connection, your work goes beyond a perfectly made beverage—it’s about creating meaningful interactions. Our managers achieve these aspirations autonomously while leveraging our world-class brand and business practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales leveraging your business acumen, efficiency, and problem-solving skills to grow a successful, multi-million-dollar business.
• Nurture talent and lead a team by engaging the hearts and minds of your staff, developing their skills so they realize their personal best as individuals and as part of a thriving team.
• Inspire others as a dynamic brand ambassador dedicated to driving and achieving results through your team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of retail or customer service management experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial mentality with experience in a sales-focused environment.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and mentor team partners with professional maturity.
• Minimum High School diploma or GED.
• Obtain and maintain current Serve Safe Food Manager’s Certification within six months of hire/promotion.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, climbing on a ladder, and walking long distances.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in an environment with varying temperatures.
• Ability to work full time (regularly exceeding 40 hours per week), including variable hours such as early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The schedule is determined by business needs.
• Proficiency in reading and writing, Microsoft Office Suite, and mathematics.