assistant store manager - Knoxville, TN

Starbucks; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking future leaders who are passionate about coffee and customer service. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop supervisory skills and business acumen in a dynamic environment. You will learn to drive sales, nurture talent, and inspire your team while managing a multi-million-dollar business. With a strong focus on personal development and community engagement, this position prepares you for a rewarding career in store management and leadership. Join a company that values your growth and provides extensive benefits, including tuition coverage and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Coverage

Paid Vacation

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Employee Stock Program

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in supervisory skills and store management.
• Develop business acumen and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and manage a multi-million-dollar business.
• Engage and develop team members to achieve their personal best.

Skills

Business Acumen

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching Abilities

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Now Brewing – Future Leaders! #tobeapartner

Starbucks is known for developing extraordinary people who drive business success by doing the right thing for partners (employees), customers, and communities – globally. As a Starbucks leader, you are driven by a deep sense of purpose. You are aspirational — never a bystander. You take action to make a positive difference every day, and you inspire others to do the same.

Benefit Information

https://www.starbucksbenefits.com

This role provides hands-on experience to develop your supervisory skills, coaching abilities, passion for coffee and tea, and business acumen, all aimed at building your understanding of store management. You will learn how to create success for a multi-million-dollar business, develop great teams, and build a community meeting place that nurtures customers. These foundational principles prepare partners for careers in store management and leadership.

Learning Opportunities

Using a mix of online learning, classroom training, and hands-on mentorship, you will learn how to:

• Grow a successful, multi-million-dollar business: Drive sales leveraging your business acumen, efficiency, and problem-solving skills.
• Nurture talent & lead a team: Engage your team and develop their skills so they realize their personal best, both as individuals and as thriving teams.
• Inspire others: Become a dynamic brand ambassador dedicated to achieving results through your team.

Partner Benefits

As a Starbucks partner, you and your family will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary benefits. Partners also have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), paid holidays, and two personal days annually. Starbucks offers participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks provides 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, along with student loan management resources and other educational opportunities. Backup care and DACA reimbursement are also available.

Note: Vacation accrual varies by state and role level; details are provided in the original description.

Compensation

The base pay offered will depend on factors such as job-related knowledge, experience, location, and internal equity. The Assistant Store Manager role is overtime eligible, but overtime hours are not guaranteed.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.

Disability Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us at [e-mail] or call 1-888-611-2258 for assistance.