store manager - Kent/Federal Way, WA

Starbucks Coffee Company is a globally recognized coffeehouse company celebrated for its commitment to crafting the world’s finest coffee, creating meaningful moments, and fostering community connections. Founded on the principles of quality, innovation, and community, Starbucks has established itself as the premier destination for coffee lovers seeking not just exceptional beverages but a welcoming and inspiring environment. With thousands of stores worldwide, Starbucks continuously expands its presence while maintaining a dedication to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and community engagement. The company’s mission revolves around inspiring and nurturing the human spirit—one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time.

This role centers on being a coffeehouse leader at Starbucks, where you don’t just manage a location, but lead a team to create memorable customer experiences. The position involves overseeing daily operations with a focus on fostering a warm and welcoming environment where community and connection thrive. As a leader, you will drive team performance through coaching, mentoring, and empowering your partners (employees) to deliver exceptional service and maintain high-quality standards in every cup served. This job offers a chance to cultivate a positive workplace culture aligned with Starbucks’ core values of respect, inclusion, and collaboration.

Starbucks invests heavily in the growth journey of its partners by offering industry-leading development experiences and comprehensive benefits. This leadership role combines an entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for customer service and retail management. Ideal candidates bring a minimum of three years’ retail or customer service management experience or alternatively, four or more years of U.S. Military service. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside mature leadership abilities to coach and inspire diverse teams. The role demands an ability to work variable hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the dynamic nature of retail coffee service.

Starbucks provides a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and personal days. Financial benefits encompass participation in a 401(k) plan with employer match, stock purchase programs, and educational opportunities such as 100% tuition coverage for first-time bachelor’s degrees via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan with Arizona State University. Starbucks also embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity employment and accommodations for applicants with disabilities. This position offers competitive base pay determined by experience, geography, and internal equity. Joining Starbucks means connecting with something bigger: a mission to enrich local communities and empower individuals to grow personally and professionally within a globally respected brand.