store manager- Starkville, 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 welcoming atmosphere for customers and staff
• Manage a team of baristas and ensure smooth operations
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Collaborate with other departments to meet business goals
• Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism and integrity

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 management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Family expansion reimbursement
• 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
• Access to 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

The schedule for this role may vary, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Accrual of vacation time varies by state, ranging from 120 to 200 hours annually for roles below and above director respectively.

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If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.