Airport Starbucks General Manager — Lead New Store Launch

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced Starbucks General Manager to lead our new JFK Terminal 6 location. This hands-on role requires building a team from the ground up, establishing store culture, and delivering a superior Starbucks experience in a fast-paced airport environment.

You will manage daily operations, staffing, training, and compliance with brand, airport, and food-safety standards while driving sales and profitability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant/hospitality management experience.
• Previous General Manager or comparable leadership experience preferred.
• Starbucks management experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of daily store operations, including staffing, scheduling, training, inventory, cash management, food safety, and brand compliance.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop a high-performing team of managers, shift leaders, and baristas.
• Create a welcoming environment while maintaining Starbucks’ standards for quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality.
• Drive sales and profitability by managing labor, inventory, product waste, and other controllable expenses.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable.
• Coach and develop employees while building a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Ensure compliance with Starbucks standards, Villa Restaurant Group policies, airport requirements, union requirements, and all applicable employment and food-safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate operational, payroll, scheduling, and financial records.
• Partner with airport and company leadership to support store-opening activities and ongoing business goals.

Skills

Restaurant mgmt

Leadership

Staffing & training

Budgeting & cost control

Communication

Airport operations experience

Job description

Villa Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced Starbucks General Manager to lead our new JFK Terminal 6 location. This hands-on role requires building a team from the ground up, establishing store culture, and delivering a superior Starbucks experience in a fast-paced airport environment.

You will manage daily operations, staffing, training, and compliance with brand, airport, and food-safety standards while driving sales and profitability.