Cafe Assistant Store Manager - Lead & Grow Teams

Starbucks; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee

30% partner discount

Rewards & recognition

Referral bonus

Wellbeing support

Guaranteed hours

Paid leave

Training & mentoring

Career progression

Coffee Master

Job summary

Starbucks Australia is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for a permanent full‑time role (38 hours per week). You will work closely with the Store Manager to lead store operations, develop a high-performing team, and create a welcoming third place for customers and communities.

This hands‑on leadership role offers growth in business acumen, coaching capability, and operational expertise with mentoring and structured career progression toward Store Manager roles.

Qualifications

• Two years’ progressively responsible experience, including at least one year in customer-facing role.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in store leadership within hospitality or QSR.
• Experience supporting store operations and contributing to financial performance.
• Exposure to rostering, budgets, and P&L reports.
• Proven ability to develop teams and foster a positive, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations alongside the Store Manager.
• Develop a high-performing team and a welcoming customer experience.
• Contribute to financial performance and operational excellence.
• Coach and mentor team members to support career progression.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team development

Fast-paced leadership

Store operations

Financial awareness

Job description

Starbucks Australia is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for a permanent full‑time role (38 hours per week). You will work closely with the Store Manager to lead store operations, develop a high-performing team, and create a welcoming third place for customers and communities.

This hands‑on leadership role offers growth in business acumen, coaching capability, and operational expertise with mentoring and structured career progression toward Store Manager roles.