Café Department Manager — Lead Service & Team Growth

Safeway; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in the United States seeks a Starbucks Department Manager to lead daily department operations, ensuring service quality and supporting sales and budget goals in a fast-paced retail cafe environment. You will hire, train, coach, and develop associates, maintain food safety and sanitation standards, and coordinate workflows to deliver a consistent customer experience.

This role emphasizes teamwork, professional communication, and a passion for customer service within a

Qualifications

• Oversee daily Starbucks Department operations and customer service.
• Lead hiring, training, and development of associates.
• Maintain a customer-first environment and respond to service needs.
• Coordinate activities to support smooth workflow and service levels.

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

Team leadership

Operations management

Food safety awareness

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Albertsons Companies in the United States seeks a Starbucks Department Manager to lead daily department operations, ensuring service quality and supporting sales and budget goals in a fast-paced retail cafe environment. You will hire, train, coach, and develop associates, maintain food safety and sanitation standards, and coordinate workflows to deliver a consistent customer experience.

This role emphasizes teamwork, professional communication, and a passion for customer service within a