store manager- Bakersfield

Starbucks Coffee Company stands as a global leader in the coffee retail industry, renowned for crafting the world’s finest coffee and fostering meaningful moments of connection. Established with a mission to create warm and welcoming spaces, Starbucks has become synonymous with quality coffee and exceptional customer experiences around the world. The company prioritizes values such as community, sustainability, and inclusivity, making it not just a place for coffee but a hub for social interaction and cultural experiences. Starbucks is committed to nurturing its employees, known as partners, through comprehensive developmental experiences and industry-leading benefits that empower their personal and professional growth.

This role as a coffeehouse leader at Starbucks is pivotal in upholding the brand’s promise of creating moments of joy and connection with every cup served. As a leader, you will be entrusted with more than just the operational success of the coffeehouse; you will lead and inspire a dedicated team whose goal is to make every customer’s experience memorable. The position demands someone who leads with both craft and heart, fostering an inclusive environment where community members feel genuinely welcomed. Embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, this role requires outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to manage and grow a sales-focused environment effectively.

The coffeehouse leader position is ideal for individuals with strong leadership capabilities who excel at coaching and mentoring team partners in a professional and mature manner. This role values diverse experiences and explicitly encourages candidates with a background in retail or customer service management, as well as those with military service experience, highlighting Starbucks’ inclusive hiring philosophy. The role requires working full-time hours with flexibility to cover early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the demands of a dynamic retail environment.

Starbucks offers a compensation package that reflects job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic considerations, ensuring fair internal equity. Partners gain access to an extensive range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance plans, paid parental leave, vacation, sick time, and paid holidays from the date of hire. In addition to competitive pay, Starbucks supports educational advancement through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, offering full tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program. Moreover, the company provides robust 401(k) plans with employer match, stock purchase programs, emergency savings incentives, and a suite of financial well-being tools.

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The company respects all applicants' rights without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Furthermore, Starbucks provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, ensuring an equitable hiring process.

Joining Starbucks as a coffeehouse leader means becoming part of a global community dedicated to excellence in coffee craftsmanship, team leadership, and community engagement. It represents an opportunity to grow as an individual, lead with purpose, and make a tangible impact in a company where people, quality, and value are at the forefront of everything they do. If you are passionate about leadership, customer service, and fostering meaningful connections through the art of coffee, Starbucks invites you to apply and connect with something bigger.