Assistant Manager - Carlsbad

10 Peet's Coffee Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program

401k

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee Assistance

Paid vacation

Employee discount

Job summary

Peet’s Coffee is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations, lead a team, and drive exceptional customer experiences at our Carlsbad location. The role develops into a Store Manager within 12–18 months, with a clear growth trajectory and ongoing training.

You’ll work under the Store Manager to achieve financial goals while fostering a positive, inclusive team culture. Competitive hourly pay with benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years management/supervisory experience in service/food industry or equivalent

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

Management experience

Job description

Perk up your career with a bold new opportunity at Peet’s Coffee! We’re seeking passionate, people-first leaders to join our team as Assistant Store Managers.

WHAT WILL FILL YOUR CUP

• Bonus Program eligibility (paid monthly, based on performance tied to defined metrics)
• 401k (with generous matching)
• medical, dental and vision benefit options available.
• Employee Assistance program including useful resources for all employees.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Free coffee and fresh baked goods as well as an employee discount.

The pay scale for this position is between $27.00 - $30.00 per hour. This annualizes to $56,160 - $62,400 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The specific hourly wage offered will depend on factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, industry knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location and market conditions. Pay increases may be awarded in conjunction with strong employee performance documented by the performance review process, role changes or market conditions.

Growth With Us

We believe careers are crafted. Whether you’re driven by people, process or purpose – Peet’s is a place where your growth journey can thrive – grow with us.

The Assistant Store Manager role serves as a developmental role towards becoming a Store Manager, working towards achieving readiness within 12 to 18 months. Tuition scholarship opportunities with Oregon State University E Campus.

Purposeful Work

At Peet’s, we are committed to improving conditions in coffee communities around the world. With Enveritas, our non‑profit partner, we work to assess and improve conditions on the farms where we source our coffees.

LEAD WITH PURPOSE - YOUR IMPACT

• 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.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Assistant Store Managers possess the desire and ability to develop into the Store Manager role within 12 to 18 months. They drive self‑development through partnership with the Store Manager and District Leader and demonstrate ability to incorporate feedback into performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years management/supervisory experience within the service, food industry or equivalent related experience and training in related industry.
• Assistant Store Managers are required to maintain open availability and follow management scheduling guidelines working 40 hours per week.
• Ability to work a variety of hours/schedules to support business needs, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to comply with Peet's Employment of Minors policies, supervise and work with and among minors.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country where this job is located.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Perform various physical tasks during the work shift. (See Physical Requirements)

Job responsibilities can change according to the operational needs of the business.

At Peet’s, we believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, uniform service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

Peet’s is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Brew Something Great Together At Peet’s, we don’t just make coffee – we make community. Join a company that values coffee, culture, and continuous growth.

Our purpose at Peet’s Coffee is the pursuit of better; better coffee, for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world, and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality, craft, and authenticity.

As part of Keurig Dr Pepper and JDE Peet’s, the world’s leading pure‑play coffee company, Peet’s is growing as a global coffee brand while staying rooted in the values that have defined us from the start. We Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together challenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before.

We believe that Coffee thrives where people do. We support the communities where our beans are grown, lending hands and knowledge to make life and coffee better.

Peetniks are passionate and authentic, learners and doers, committed to the pursuit of better. This is your opportunity to craft a path that matters with us!