Assistant Store Manager: Lead Ops & People Growth

Starbucks Coffee Company; Queenstown; Remote; NZD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Brand discounts

40 hours per week

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Starbucks Queenstown is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help drive daily operations and develop partners while delivering memorable customer moments in a vibrant New Zealand store.

You will step up, lead in the Store Manager’s absence, and build a culture of high standards. The role offers leadership development, guaranteed 40 hours per week, and a competitive NZD salary with Tahua Group discounts after three months.

Qualifications

• 2+ years retail/food service experience, including 1 year in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations alongside the Store Manager.
• Coach and develop partners to deliver operational excellence.
• Help manage labour, inventory, product quality, and store performance.
• Lead the team in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Model our mission, values, and "customer comes first" approach.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organised store that feels like a "Third Place".
• Building a culture of high standards and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People skills

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Starbucks Queenstown is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help drive daily operations and develop partners while delivering memorable customer moments in a vibrant New Zealand store.

You will step up, lead in the Store Manager’s absence, and build a culture of high standards. The role offers leadership development, guaranteed 40 hours per week, and a competitive NZD salary with Tahua Group discounts after three months.