Aspiring Store Manager: Lead, Grow, Elevate Coffee

Peet's Coffee; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program

401k with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and holidays

Free coffee & baked goods

Employee discount

Job summary

Peet’s Coffee is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in California to support the Store Manager in delivering strong sales and customer experiences. You will lead teams, monitor performance, and help optimize daily coffeebar operations while maintaining safety standards.

This developmental role targets readiness for Store Manager within 12–18 months, with growth opportunities including tuition scholarships and comprehensive benefits. This is a full-time, on-site role at our California locations.

Qualifications

• 2 years management/supervisory experience in service or food industry.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week with open availability.
• Able to work varied hours including mornings, evenings, weekends.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States and 18+.
• Follow safety and labor standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in achieving financial and operational goals by driving sales and leading the team to deliver exceptional customer experiences through effective deployment and consistent reinforcement of Peet’s service model.
• Use reporting and feedback tools in partnership with the Store Manager to inform decisions, track team progress toward goals, and identify opportunities to improve performance and drive results.
• Create and support a positive team culture and productive work environment through active coaching, effective communication, and sound judgment; foster camaraderie and help the team navigate change to support employee retention.
• Contribute to employee development and performance by training and providing regular coaching and feedback to build employee knowledge and skills; in partnership with the Store Manager, recognize and respond to performance issues.
• Support the Store Manager with recruiting, hiring, and ensuring appropriate staffing levels to maintain coverage and performance.
• Assist in managing daily coffeebar operations, including inventory control, cash handling, cleanliness, and compliance with safety and labor standards.

Skills

Leadership

Store operations

Staff development

Communication

Scheduling

Job description

Peet’s Coffee is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in California to support the Store Manager in delivering strong sales and customer experiences. You will lead teams, monitor performance, and help optimize daily coffeebar operations while maintaining safety standards.

This developmental role targets readiness for Store Manager within 12–18 months, with growth opportunities including tuition scholarships and comprehensive benefits. This is a full-time, on-site role at our California locations.