Assistant Store Manager: Path to Store Manager Growth

Peet's Coffee; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program eligibility

401k with generous matching

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Free coffee and fresh baked goods

Job summary

Peet’s Coffee in Lafayette, CA, seeks an Assistant Store Manager to drive sales, coach a team, and ensure premier customer experiences. You will partner with the Store Manager to meet financial and operational goals, oversee staffing, and model Peet’s service standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers a clear growth trajectory toward Store Manager within 12–18 months, plus bonus eligibility, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid vacations, and free coffee with

Qualifications

• 2 years management/supervisory experience within service, food industry or equivalent related experience and training in related industry.

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

People management

Leadership

Customer service

Sales optimization

Communication

Job description

Peet’s Coffee in Lafayette, CA, seeks an Assistant Store Manager to drive sales, coach a team, and ensure premier customer experiences. You will partner with the Store Manager to meet financial and operational goals, oversee staffing, and model Peet’s service standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers a clear growth trajectory toward Store Manager within 12–18 months, plus bonus eligibility, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid vacations, and free coffee with