Assistant to Store Manager

Starbucks - San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid sick time

Paid training

Free parking benefits for eligible

Job summary

Starbucks location on the UCSD campus in La Jolla, San Diego is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our leadership team. You will support the Store Manager in leading the team, ensuring a welcoming Starbucks experience, and maintaining brand standards.

This role requires supervisory experience, strong coaching, and the ability to manage staffing, scheduling, inventory, and customer service goals. You will be on the floor, train teammates, and help resolve operational challenges.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• 1–2 years of retail, food service, or customer service experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory, shift lead, or team lead experience preferred.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store operations in partnership with the Store Manager.
• Model exceptional customer service and coach team members to deliver a welcoming Starbucks experience.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, shift coverage, and labor management to support business needs.
• Train, coach, and develop team members through onboarding and ongoing feedback.
• Monitor store performance: sales, labor, inventory, waste, and customer service results.
• Support cash handling, inventory management, ordering, and loss prevention procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness, product quality, food safety, and brand standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Training

Communication

Staffing & scheduling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job description

Be part of one of San Diego's most dynamic Starbucks locations, right in the heart of the UC San Diego campus, serving a loyal community of students, faculty, and staff in one of the city's safest and most vibrant environments. Siren Triton LLC is looking for a motivated and experienced Assistant Store Manager to join our leadership team at our licensed Starbucks location on the UCSD campus. We are actively interviewing candidates—

An Assistant Store Manager at Starbucks is a leadership professional who:

• Supports the Store Manager in leading the team and creating a positive customer and partner experience.
• Coaches, develops, and motivates team members to deliver excellent service and meet operational expectations.
• Helps oversee daily store operations, including staffing, scheduling, inventory, cash handling, and product quality.
• Leads by example, promoting accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and an inclusive work environment.
• Communicates effectively with team members and store leadership to ensure smooth and consistent operations.
• Helps maintain company standards for customer service, food safety, cleanliness, and store performance.
• Supports the Store Manager in achieving sales, labor, inventory, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Helps resolve operational challenges and may serve as the person in charge when the Store Manager is not present.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in leading daily store operations, including opening, closing, shift transitions, and task assignments.
• Model exceptional customer service and coach team members to deliver a welcoming and consistent Starbucks experience.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, shift coverage, and labor management to support business needs.
• Train, coach, and develop team members through onboarding, ongoing feedback, and performance support.
• Monitor store performance, including sales, labor, inventory, waste, and customer service results.
• Support cash handling, inventory management, ordering, product rotation, and loss prevention procedures.
• Maintain store cleanliness, organization, product quality, food safety, and brand standards.
• Ensure team members follow company policies, operational procedures, safety requirements, and applicable labor laws.
• Communicate goals, priorities, and expectations clearly while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Identify operational issues and opportunities for improvement, escalating concerns to the Store Manager or appropriate leadership when needed.
• Help create a safe, respectful, inclusive, and productive work environment for all team members.
• Demonstrate punctuality, consistent attendance, and professionalism while maintaining a visible leadership presence on the floor.
• Be available to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.

Summary of Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One to two years of retail, food service, or customer service experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory, shift lead, or team lead experience preferred.
• Experience supporting store operations, cash handling, inventory management, scheduling, or team training preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions and remain calm during busy or challenging situations.
• Understanding of customer service, store operations, food safety, and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to support sales, labor, inventory, and overall store performance goals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee and business information appropriately.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a positive and supportive team environment.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Free parking benefits for eligible candidates

Work Location

3135 Matthews Lane, Suite 1301-1303, La Jolla, CA 92093

Work Setting

In person

Join us as we strive to create memorable Starbucks experiences for our guests while building a strong, supportive, and high-performing team.

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