Growth-Oriented Retail Leader - Assistant Store Manager

Starbucks Coffee Company; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Training & mentorship

Supportive team culture

Employee discounts

Brand values & culture

Job summary

Starbucks New Zealand is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for Starbucks Newmarket to lead daily store operations, coach partners, and ensure superb customer experiences. You will support the Store Manager, drive performance, and uphold our values in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers leadership growth, mentorship, and a collaborative team culture within a global brand committed to belonging and joy. Tuesday to Sunday, 30 hours per week, with opportunities to advance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support all 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 Second Home.
• Building a culture of high standards and operational excellence.

Skills

Retail/FOOD experience

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

People management

Initiative

Job description

Starbucks New Zealand is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for Starbucks Newmarket to lead daily store operations, coach partners, and ensure superb customer experiences. You will support the Store Manager, drive performance, and uphold our values in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers leadership growth, mentorship, and a collaborative team culture within a global brand committed to belonging and joy. Tuesday to Sunday, 30 hours per week, with opportunities to advance.