store manager-Meridian, MS

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 positive and inclusive environment for all customers and team members.
• Lead a team of baristas, servers, and other staff to ensure smooth operations and exceptional customer service.
• Manage inventory, schedule shifts, and train new team members to meet operational goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote the coffeehouse brand and events.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.

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 skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills

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 educational opportunities through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
• Backup care and DACA reimbursement
• Compliance with state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits

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

You will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above. 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.