Assistant Store Manager - Starbucks Queenstown

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

Assistant Store Manager - Starbucks Queenstown

At Starbucks, we’re more than a café, we’re a place of connection, belonging, and purpose. For over two decades in New Zealand, our stores have been the third place, where lifelong connections start and where partners (employees) grow into leaders .

Starbucks New Zealand is owned and operated by a kiwi business. Tahua Group provides unique employment opportunities across multiple brands (Burger King, Popeyes, Number one sho es, Hannah’s , The Outlet, and Resonate ) , so you are part of a much larger family. People are at the heart of who we are, the people represent one of our pillars here at Starbucks.We believe that working together with each other, our customers, and our community makes a positive impact – that is what defines family at Starbucks .

Starbucks is all about connection between partners, customers, and our communities. As an Assistant Store Manager , you’ll help drive daily operations while developing partners and delivering unforgettable customer moments.

This is the perfect role for someone ready to step up, take ownership, and grow into a future Store Manager.

What you’ll do:

• Support all daily store operations alongside the Store Manager in our Queenstown Store
  
• 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
  

What you’ll bring:

• 2+ years retail/food service experience, including 1 year in a leadership role
  
• Strong communication , coaching, and people skills
• Ability to lead confidently in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
  
• A mindset of initiative, responsibility, and professionalism
  
• A drive to support a team and create great customer experiences

What we offer:

• Leadership development and clear career pathways
• Guaranteed 40 hours a week
• $62k - $67.5k competitive salary package + Tahua Group Discounts (across Starbucks, Burger, NumberOne Shoes + Hannah's and Resonate) after 3 months of continuous service
  
• Training, mentorship, and growth opportunities
• A supportive team environment grounded in trust and respect
• Access to discounts and opportunities across Tahua Partners brands
• Be part of a values-driven brand built on Craft, Courage, Results, Belonging, and Joy where people are at the heart of everything we do

Grow your leadership career with a global brand that values you.