store manager- Bakersfield

Starbucks Corp.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Bean Stock / Equity program

Tuition coverage via Starbucks College

Paid vacation

Sick time

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Backup care

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking a talented retail/guest experience leader in California to guide store teams and drive exceptional customer service. This role emphasizes coaching, relationship-building, and a sales-driven mindset.

You will lead with craft and heart, manage schedules, and champion company initiatives while upholding standards in a dynamic, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years retail / customer service management experience or
• 4+ years of US Military service
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial mentality in a sales-focused environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop store team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Manage daily store operations and drive sales performance.
• Coach and mentor partners to meet business objectives.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Crafting the world's finest coffee, one meaningful moment at a time

We believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee sparks connection. As a coffeehouse leader, you don't just run a business—you lead a team that creates moments of connection and joy. Every day provides an opportunity to lead with craft and heart, making your coffeehouse a place where your community feels welcome.

We are invested in your growth journey, empowered through developmental experiences as well as our industry leading benefits.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• 3 years retail / customer service management experience or
• 4+ years of US Military service
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Entrepreneurial mentality with experience in a sales focused environment
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and mentor team partners with professional maturity
• Minimum High School or GED

Requirements:

• Legal documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the country in which you apply.
• Ability to work full time (the work regularly demands in excess of 40 hours per week) including variable hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and/ or holidays.

Let us give you the opportunity to grow as an individual, to build lasting relationships and make an impact in a place where people, quality and value mean everything.

Join us and connect with something bigger,

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.

• short-term and long-term disability
• paid parental leave
• family expansion reimbursement
• paid vacation from date of hire*
• sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
• eight paid holidays
• two personal days per year
• participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
• incentivized emergency savings
• financial well-being tools
• 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
• student loan management resources
• access to other educational opportunities
• backup care
• DACA reimbursement

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1(888) 611-2258.