store manager, Columbia, SC

Starbucks Coffee Company, a globally recognized coffeehouse chain, is renowned for crafting the world's finest coffee while creating warm and welcoming spaces where every cup fosters connection and community. Established as a leader in the specialty coffee retail industry, Starbucks continues to innovate with its commitment to quality, ethical sourcing, and community involvement. The company offers an inviting environment that welcomes people from all walks of life to gather, share, and build meaningful relationships over a great cup of coffee. With a broad footprint of stores worldwide, Starbucks has developed a brand synonymous with excellence in customer experience, product innovation, and social responsibility.

This particular role focuses on leading a Starbucks coffeehouse as a manager, where the mission extends beyond daily operations to creating moments of joy and connection for every customer. As a coffeehouse leader, you will be responsible for managing and mentoring your team, ensuring that the store not only meets but exceeds sales goals, operational standards, and customer satisfaction. Leadership at Starbucks is founded on a blend of craft, heart, and entrepreneurial spirit. This role requires someone passionate about coffee culture as well as people, who enjoys working in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment. You will play a key role in driving growth for your store and the company by empowering your team, creating a positive workspace, and delivering exceptional products and services.

Starbucks invests heavily in the growth and development of its partners. This role offers numerous opportunities for professional advancement through hands-on experiences, leadership training, and continuous learning initiatives. The company’s commitment to its partners includes comprehensive benefits packages, competitive compensation based on multiple factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location, and a supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The position requires a minimum of three years of retail or customer service management experience or four-plus years of U.S. military service, reflecting Starbucks’ dedication to hiring veterans and forming a diverse workforce. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities are critical, along with a passion for developing others through coaching and mentoring. Candidates must demonstrate an entrepreneurial mentality with prior experience in sales-focused environments. A high school diploma or GED is the minimum educational requirement. This full-time role may require working over 40 hours per week, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, aligning with Starbucks’ commitment to serving customers at all times.

Starbucks offers partners and their families access to a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, vacation and sick time accruement starting from the date of hire, paid holidays, and personal days. Partners can participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, stock purchase programs, education benefits such as 100% upfront tuition coverage through an onlineBachelor's degree via Arizona State University, and financial well-being tools. These benefits reflect Starbucks’ focus on holistic partner well-being, career development, and long-term financial security.

The company embraces equal opportunity employment and actively promotes an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are valued. Starbucks ensures compliance with all labor laws and offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are looking to grow as an individual, build lasting relationships, and contribute to an organization where quality, people, and value are deeply important, then this leadership role at Starbucks presents a meaningful opportunity to connect with something bigger and advance your career within a world-class coffee company.