District Store Manager

Scooter's Coffee; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scooter’s Coffee in Missouri seeks a District Manager to lead 2-3 locations across the St. Joseph and Kansas City areas. You will coach store leaders, optimize operations, and ensure fast, friendly service while upholding Scooter’s Core Values.

You will hire and train managers, monitor performance, manage budgets, and travel between stores to maintain consistency and culture. If you’re passionate about people, performance, and scalable growth, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in leading multiple units in food service, coffee, or retail
• Ability to coach and develop others to drive team growth
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead and support 2-3 Scooter’s Coffee locations in St. Joseph/Kansas City area
• Hire, train, and retain strong store leaders; develop a talent pipeline
• Coach in-store managers and support them during peak morning rushes
• Uphold brand values and ensure high standards of service, speed, and quality
• Identify bottlenecks and address turnover or service issues quickly
• Manage district-level budgets and drive operational efficiency
• Ensure stores are clean, organized, and consistent with brand standards
• Recognize wins and maintain a positive, team-focused culture

Skills

Leading multi-unit teams

Coaching & development

Problem solving

Time management

Communication & empathy

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

We’re looking for a District Manager who’s passionate about people, loves fast-paced environments, and is excited to lead multiple Scooter’s Coffee locations. This role is all about developing strong store leaders, growing the business, and creating a culture where people thrive.

We serve Amazing People, Amazing Drinks, Amazingly Fast - and you’ll help make sure we keep doing exactly that.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and support 2-3 Scooter’s Coffee locations throughout St. Joseph/Kansas City, MO and surrounding areas.
• Hire, train, and retain strong store leaders, developing a pipeline of talent for future growth
• Work side-by-side with managers in-store to coach, develop, and support them - especially during those high-energy morning rushes!
• Create a positive, people-first culture by holding teams accountable to Scooter’s Core Values: Integrity, Love, Humility, and Courage
• Ensure stores meet or exceed performance goals, delivering exceptional speed, service, and quality
• Spot issues - like high turnover, subpar service, or behavior that’s not aligned with our Core Values - and take quick action to fix them
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks that hinder speed, staffing, or operations
• Manage district-level budgets and use company tools to drive efficiency
• Uphold brand standards in store cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance
• Recognize wins, coach through challenges, and bring contagious positivity every day

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience leading multiple units in food service, coffee, or retail
• Passion for coaching and developing others - your success is built on your team’s growth
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Effective time management and organization, even in high-volume environments
• Tech-savvy with working knowledge of Excel and Google Workspace tools
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset - you love helping people succeed
• Ability to give clear feedback, set goals, and drive accountability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - you listen first, lead with empathy
• A valid driver’s license and flexibility to travel between store locations regularly

What You’ll Need to Know:

• Location: St. Joseph/Kansas City, MO and surrounding area
• Reports To: Owners
• Travel Required
• Schedule: Flexibility required to meet operational needs

What We Value:

Our Core Values - Integrity, Love, Humility, Courage - guide everything we do. We believe in helping our people grow, creating amazing experiences, and showing up with heart.

If you’re ready to build strong teams, develop leaders, and keep Scooter’s Coffee growing strong - we’d love to meet you.

THE SCOOTER'S COFFEE FACTS

Over time, Scooter’s Coffee cultivated and nourished strong emotional ties with our farmers, employees, franchisees, baristas, customers, and suppliers. It’s these ties that make up the very fabric of our brand and capture the magical essence of who we are and what we stand for....There’s Just Something About Scooter’s Coffee.