store manager - Riverside

Starbucks Coffee Company is a globally recognized coffeehouse chain renowned for crafting the world's finest coffee and creating warm, welcoming spaces that foster meaningful connections. Founded in 1971, Starbucks has evolved from a single store in Seattle to a leading international brand with thousands of locations worldwide. Its commitment to quality, community, and sustainability has earned it a strong reputation as an employer and a place where people come to enjoy premium coffee experiences. As a leader in the specialty coffee industry, Starbucks continuously invests in its partners (employees), offering them ample opportunities for personal and professional development, backed by industry-leading benefits and a supportive work environment.

Within this premier coffeehouse environment, Starbucks is seeking a dedicated Coffeehouse Leader who embodies both craft and heart. This leadership role goes beyond managing business operations; it involves guiding a team to create moments of connection and joy for customers, making every visit memorable. The Coffeehouse Leader plays a pivotal role in shaping the store culture, ensuring that the coffeehouse is not just a place to get coffee but a community hub that welcomes all. This role is full-time and expects flexibility, including working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the dynamic needs of the business.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead by example and inspire others, with a focus on fostering teamwork, enhancing customer service experiences, and driving sales performance. There is a strong emphasis on growth, with Starbucks offering developmental experiences tailored to help partners expand their skills and advance in their careers. Candidates with a minimum of three years retail or customer service management experience, or those with four or more years of U.S. military service, will find that their backgrounds align well with Starbucks’ leadership expectations.

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for working in a sales-driven environment. The role requires someone who can coach, mentor, and develop team members professionally and with maturity, fostering a positive and productive workplace atmosphere. Educationally, a minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.

Starbucks values inclusion and equal opportunity, encouraging applicants of all backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Starbucks also provides comprehensive health benefits for partners and their families, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance options, paid parental leave, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time accrual, paid holidays, personal days, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, and numerous educational benefits such as full tuition coverage through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan. Additional perks include emergency savings incentives, financial well-being tools, and family care resources.

At Starbucks, compensation reflects experience, knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity, with an emphasis on fair and competitive pay practices. The company fosters a culture where partners are empowered to connect with something bigger—both in their work and their community. If you're passionate about coffee, leadership, and making a difference every day, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow individually, build lasting relationships, and contribute meaningfully to a brand that prioritizes people, quality, and value.