Growth-Track Assistant Store Manager | Lead & Elevate Teams

10 Peet's Coffee Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program eligibility

401k

Medical, dental and vision

Employee Assistance program

Paid vacation and holidays

Free coffee and fresh baked goods

Job summary

Peet’s Coffee is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in delivering exceptional customer experiences and achieving sales goals. You’ll lead a team, coach staff, and ensure smooth daily coffeebar operations, inventory control, and cash handling.

This developmental role targets readiness for a Store Manager position within 12–18 months, with opportunities such as tuition scholarships and a strong emphasis on community involvement through Peet’s missions with Enveritas.

Qualifications

• 2 years management/supervisory experience within the service/food industry or equivalent related experience.
• Maintain open availability and work 40 hours per week.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Must comply with Peet's Employment of Minors policies and supervise minors.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country where this job is located.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Perform various physical tasks during the work shift (See Physical Requirements).

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in achieving financial and operational goals by driving sales and leading the team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and ensuring appropriate staffing levels to maintain coverage and performance.
• Manage daily coffeebar operations, including inventory control, cash handling, cleanliness, and compliance with safety and labor standards.
• Provide regular coaching and feedback to build employee knowledge and skills.
• Participate in employee development and performance management.

Skills

Management experience

Flexible scheduling

Hours flexibility

Legal work eligibility

Age 18+

Physical tasks

Job description

Peet’s Coffee is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in delivering exceptional customer experiences and achieving sales goals. You’ll lead a team, coach staff, and ensure smooth daily coffeebar operations, inventory control, and cash handling.

This developmental role targets readiness for a Store Manager position within 12–18 months, with opportunities such as tuition scholarships and a strong emphasis on community involvement through Peet’s missions with Enveritas.