La Jolla - Assistant General Manager

Philz Coffee; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account with company

Hospital indemnity

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Commuter benefits

Mental health support

Holiday pay

Vacation & sick time

Team Member discounts

Free drinks & discounted beans

Philz swag

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Philz Coffee in San Diego seeks an Assistant General Manager to partner with the Store Leader, shaping a welcoming, service‑driven store culture. You will coach a team of baristas and team leads, uphold Philz standards, and drive financial and operational performance.

If you bring 3+ years in retail or customer service, strong communication, and leadership, you’ll help recruit, schedule, and develop a team while ensuring a safe, inclusive environment. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a retail or customer service environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach others.

Responsibilities

• Coach Team Members to ensure exceptional customer service and uphold store standards.
• Oversee staffing levels and assist interview process to ensure proper staffing.
• Develop a community focused on providing an exemplary customer experience and bettering days.
• Role model exceptional customer connections and coach others to meet expectations.
• Maintain an operationally and financially solid store environment.
• Develop understanding of store performance to drive improvements and meet financial goals.

Skills

3+ years experience in retail or CS

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage a fast-paced environ

Strong leadership and coaching

Job description

At Philz, we’re doing something bigger than coffee - we’re building culture and community. We believe that warmth, authenticity, kindness, positivity and passion can Better People’s Days — one cup and one customer at a time. If this sounds like a place you’d embrace – keep reading!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Our Assistant General Managers partner with the General Manager to create an environment in the store that authentically embodies the Philz culture. You will be responsible for coaching a team of individuals committed to providing exceptional customer service and coming together to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, for our customers and team. You will partner with the General Manager to execute company initiatives, drive financial results, and impact the store's operations. With everything you do, you’ll embody our Philz Core Values: Obsess Over Customers & Team, In Pursuit of Better, and Be Kind & Keep it Real.

In partnership with the Store Leader, you will oversee a mission-driven, values-based Philz Team Member culture this includes (but is not limited to)

• Remain up-to-date on all Philz Policies and procedures to ensure a legally compliant and safe Team Member Philz journey.
• Evaluate staffing levels for Baristas and Team Leads and assist in the interview process to ensure the store is consistently and appropriately staffed to meet business needs.
• Create a community focused on providing an exemplary customer experience and bettering days
• Role model exceptional customer connections, uphold all store service standards, and confidently coach Team Members to ensure they meet these expectations.
• Maintain an operationally and financially solid environment.
• Develop a deep understanding of the store's performance to drive improvements and achieve financial goals.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

As a Philz Assistant General Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our customers, team members, and communities. We're looking for someone that understands what it means to Better People’s Day and believes in our culture as much as we do. We make sure that every Philz is an inclusive, fun, creative and vibrant workplace; a spot where you can be yourself, dress the way you want and have flexibility in your schedule to live your best life. Most importantly, you’ll be part of an environment dedicated to bettering people’s days and building community. Don’t worry if you’ve never been a barista before - if you have a passion for people and a willingness to learn, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

• 3+ years experience in a retail or customer service environment
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach others

KEY REQUIREMENTS

To ensure the well-being of our team members and community, you will need to either have secured a Food Manager certification from prior work experience OR successfully complete the Philz Coffee Food Manager certification within the first 30 days of employment.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to:

• Operate a variety of machines, tools, and equipment
• Visual acuity to make general observations in regards to safety and accuracy of work
• Remain in a stationary position for a minimum of 3 hours
• Stand, walk, stoop, and kneel
• Lift up to 50 pounds intermittently, lift 3 pounds to shoulder height repetitively
• Grasp, finger, and reach
• Express or exchange information by means of the spoken word

**Compensation & Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the starting base hourly rate for this role is $32.00 to $34.00.

When you join our team, we better your days through our benefits and support programs –

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• company-paid basic life insurance
• optional family life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings account with company contribution
• hospital indemnity
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• commuter benefits
• mental health support
• holiday pay
• vacation & sick time
• Team Member discounts
• freebie drinks and discounted beans
• fun Philz swag
• opportunities for growth and advancement
• and more!

Philz maintains a policy regarding the employment of relatives and individuals with close personal relationships. Candidates with family members or close personal relationships currently employed by Philz may be subject to additional review to ensure there are no conflicts of interest, supervisory relationship concerns, or impacts on team performance and morale.

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