store manager - Rochester, NY

Starbucks Coffee Company is a globally recognized coffeehouse brand known for crafting the world’s finest coffee and providing exceptional customer experiences. Founded in 1971, Starbucks has grown into a leading specialty coffee retailer with thousands of stores worldwide. The company is dedicated to fostering a warm, welcoming environment where every cup of coffee ignites connection and joy among customers and communities alike. Starbucks emphasizes social responsibility, sustainability, and creating a positive impact through its ethical sourcing and community involvement initiatives. The company is also renowned for its employee-first culture, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This coffeehouse role is an exciting leadership opportunity where you will play a vital part in cultivating meaningful moments for customers and partners. As a coffeehouse leader at Starbucks, you are not just managing daily operations but inspiring a team to deliver outstanding customer service while fostering a culture of connection and creativity. The position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to coach and mentor diverse teams, and an entrepreneurial spirit. You will lead by example, ensuring operational excellence while nurturing an environment where community members feel welcomed and valued.

The role entails managing a dynamic retail environment that often requires early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts, reflecting the seasonal and variable nature of the coffee business. Leadership in this role means motivating your team to achieve sales goals, maintain quality standards, and deliver memorable experiences to guests. Starbucks invests deeply in the development of its partners, offering industry-leading benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and a path to a college degree through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.

Starbucks values diversity and inclusion, actively supporting military veterans, and individuals with varied backgrounds. Candidates with experience in retail or customer service management, or military service of four or more years, will find a welcoming and supportive work environment that empowers growth and career advancement. This position offers competitive base pay tailored to the candidate’s experience, location, and skills, alongside comprehensive benefits and opportunities for continuous education and financial well-being. The coffeehouse leader role at Starbucks is more than a job; it’s a chance to connect with something bigger, to grow as a person and leader, and to create a lasting impact in the community through the power of coffee and connection.