Assistant Store Manager: Grow Into Store Leader in 12 Months

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program eligibility

401k with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Peet’s Coffee in Berkeley, CA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations and drive exceptional customer experiences. You will lead a team, manage schedules, and help execute store initiatives with guidance from the Store Manager.

The role offers growth toward a Store Manager track within 12–18 months, with a development-focused environment and opportunities like tuition support. Competitive benefits apply.

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)

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

Customer service

Coaching

Staffing

Scheduling

Job description

Peet’s Coffee in Berkeley, CA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations and drive exceptional customer experiences. You will lead a team, manage schedules, and help execute store initiatives with guidance from the Store Manager.

The role offers growth toward a Store Manager track within 12–18 months, with a development-focused environment and opportunities like tuition support. Competitive benefits apply.