New Store Openings Project Coordinator

Starbucks Suites - Head Office; Costessey; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

K Beverage Ltd – Starbucks Franchise Partner is seeking a New Store Opening Project Co-ordinator to support planning, coordination and delivery of new Starbucks store openings. You'll work across head office and field-based roles to ensure timeliness, budget alignment and adherence to brand standards.

In this role you will manage project plans, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, arrange pre-opening activities and help recruit and onboard new store teams, travel to sites as needed,

Qualifications

• Previous project co-ordinator, operations, or store opening experience.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good IT skills including Excel and project trackers.
• Retail, hospitality, or multi-site experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support all stages of new store opening projects from approval to launch.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, trackers, and milestone dates.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and Starbucks stakeholders.
• Support property, licensing, utilities, and compliance processes for new sites.
• Assist with ordering equipment, fixtures, signage, and operational supplies.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and training plans for new store teams.
• Arrange pre-opening schedules, site visits, snagging lists, and readiness checks.
• Ensure stores open in line with Starbucks brand and operational standards.
• Track project costs, invoices, and budgets.
• Provide on-site support during store openings where required.

Skills

Project coordination

Planning

Communication

IT skills (Excel)

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

Project trackers

Job description

K Beverage Ltd – Starbucks Franchise Partner is seeking a New Store Opening Project Co-ordinator to support planning, coordination and delivery of new Starbucks store openings. You'll work across head office and field-based roles to ensure timeliness, budget alignment and adherence to brand standards.

In this role you will manage project plans, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, arrange pre-opening activities and help recruit and onboard new store teams, travel to sites as needed,