store manager - Chesterton/Portage/La Porte, IN

About the role

We believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee sparks connection. As a coffeehouse leader, you don’t just run a business—you lead a team that creates moments of connection and joy. Every day provides an opportunity to lead with craft and heart, making your coffeehouse a place where your community feels welcome.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a welcoming atmosphere for customers and team members
• Manage a team of baristas and ensure smooth operations
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service
• Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism and passion for coffee

Requirements

• 3 years retail / customer service management experience or 4+ years of US Military service
• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum High School or GED Requirements
• Legal documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the country in which you apply.
• Ability to work full time (the work regularly demands in excess of 40 hours per week) including variable hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and/ or holidays.

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Leadership and coaching abilities
• Problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Family expansion reimbursement
• Paid vacation from date of hire*
• Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
• Eight paid holidays
• Two personal days per year
• Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
• Incentivized emergency savings
• Financial well-being tools
• Access to 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
• Student loan management resources
• Access to other educational opportunities
• Access to backup care
• DACA reimbursement

Pay

• The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

Schedule

• Full-time (the work regularly demands in excess of 40 hours per week) including variable hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and/ or holidays.

Company Information

• Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
• Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation or 1(888) 611-2258.