Café Department Manager — Lead Service & Operations

Safeway; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

401k

Associate discounts

Vacation & sick leave

Career development

Job summary

Safeway in Truckee, CA is seeking a Starbucks Department Manager to lead daily café operations, deliver great customer service, and uphold Starbucks standards within the store environment.

You will coach a team, manage inventory and scheduling, ensure food safety, and partner with store leadership to meet sales and service goals in a fast‑paced setting.

Flexibility with opening/closing shifts and holidays, plus a focus on training and developing associates, are key to succeeding in this role.

Qualifications

• Oversee daily department operations with a customer-first focus.
• Hire, train, coach and develop Starbucks associates.
• Maintain high standards for food safety and sanitation.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and product rotation.
• Support budgeting, scheduling and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Starbucks Department operations, ensuring strong customer service and operational consistency
• Support hiring, training, coaching, and development of Starbucks associates
• Maintain a customer-first environment and respond to service needs and concerns appropriately
• Coordinate daily activities and responsibilities to support smooth workflow and service levels
• Maintain calm, consistent operations during high-volume periods
• Execute company and Starbucks programs, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and product handling standards
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, product rotation, and storage
• Support department sales, budgeting, and expense management
• Maintain accurate communication with vendors, store management teams, and community partners
• Complete required reporting and administrative responsibilities

Skills

Customer service

People management

Operations management

Team leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Scheduling

Job description

Safeway in Truckee, CA is seeking a Starbucks Department Manager to lead daily café operations, deliver great customer service, and uphold Starbucks standards within the store environment.

You will coach a team, manage inventory and scheduling, ensure food safety, and partner with store leadership to meet sales and service goals in a fast‑paced setting.

Flexibility with opening/closing shifts and holidays, plus a focus on training and developing associates, are key to succeeding in this role.