Store Manager - Palo Alto District

Peet's Coffee; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) matching

Medical/dental/vision

Paid vacation/holidays

Free beverages & employee discount

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Peet's Coffee in Saratoga, CA is seeking a Store Manager to lead a high-performing team and deliver outstanding guest experiences. You will manage daily operations, drive sales, control inventory, and ensure compliance with company standards and safety procedures.

The role demands 3 years of management experience in service or food, open availability, and ability to work varied hours. Peet's offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a globally recognized coffee brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of management/supervisory experience in service or food industry.
• Must maintain open availability and work 40 hours per week.
• Ability to work various hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must comply with Peet's Employment of Minors policies, supervise and work with and among 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver outstanding service and achieve sales goals.
• Manage inventory, cash handling, and reporting to identify growth opportunities.
• Foster a positive work environment and support employee retention.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff with ongoing coaching.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, product quality, staffing, and safety.
• Schedule and deploy staffing to meet productivity and service goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift scheduling

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Job description

Perk up your career with a bold new opportunity at Peet's Coffee! We're seeking passionate, people-first leaders to join our team as Store Managers.

What Will Fill Your Cup

Competitive Pay, Perks & Benefits:

• Bonus Program eligibility (paid monthly, based on performance against defined metrics), 401k (with generous matching), medical, dental and vision benefit options. Employee Assistance program including useful resources for all employees. Paid vacation and holidays. Free coffee/tea beverages and fresh baked goods as well as an employee discount.
• The pay scale for this position is between $33.60-$38.25 per hour. This annualizes to $69,888-$79,560 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The specific hourly wage offered will depend on factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, industry knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location and market conditions.
• Pay increases may be awarded in conjunction with strong employee performance documented by the performance review process, role changes and/or market conditions.

Growth With Us

We believe careers are crafted. Whether you're driven by people, process or purpose - Peet's is a place where your growth journey can thrive - grow with us. Tuition scholarship opportunities with Oregon State University E Campus.

Who We Are

Our purpose at Peet's Coffee is the pursuit of better, better coffee, for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world, and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality, craft and authenticity. As part of Keurig Dr Pepper and JDE Peet's, the world's leading pureplay coffee company, Peet's is growing as a global coffee brand anchored by a clear set of values that reflect who we are today and where we're going. We Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together challenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before. We've learned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it, and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup.

Purposeful Work:

At Peet's, we are committed to improving conditions in coffee communities around the world. With Enveritas, our non-profit partner, we work to assess and improve conditions on the farms where we source our coffees.

LEAD WITH PURPOSE - YOUR IMPACT

• Lead and inspire a team by fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and high performance to deliver outstanding service, drive sales and achieve financial goals.
• Drive financial and operational results by executing business plans, managing inventory, cash handling, and analyzing reporting to identify opportunities for growth and cost control.
• Create a positive and productive work environment by building trust, recognizing achievements, and encouraging open communication, engagement, and collaboration to support strong employee retention.
• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team, and drive accountability by providing ongoing coaching, feedback and performance management.
• Embrace continuous improvement, ensuring high standards of coffeebar operations including cleanliness, organization, product quality, staffing, and compliance with all safety and labor laws.
• Utilize Peet's tools to effectively schedule, deploy, and manage staffing to meet productivity, speed, and service goals - creating seamless customer experiences during every visit.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, effective change management, problem-solving and de-escalation skills in a fast-paced work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 3 years management/supervisory experience within the service, food industry or equivalent related experience and training in related industry.
• Required to maintain open availability and follow management scheduling guidelines working 40 hours per week.
• Ability to work a variety of hours/schedules to support business needs (business needs can include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays).
• Must be able to comply with Peet's Employment of Minors policies, supervise and work with and among 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)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Job responsibilities can change according to the operational needs of the business. To view the complete job description, which includes the essential duties for this role: Store Manager Job Description

At Peet's, we believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, uniform service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

Peet's is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Brew Something Great Together:

At Peet's, we don't just make coffee - we make community. Join a company that values coffee, culture, and continuous growth.