Starbucks Assistant Manager

Starbucks Assistant Manager Job Summary The University of Utah Campus Store is seeking an Assistant Starbucks Manager who supports the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of two Starbucks franchise locations at the University of Utah, including the University Campus Store and Marriott Library sites. This role is responsible for helping drive operational excellence, delivering a high-quality customer experience, and ensuring consistency in Starbucks standards across both locations. Working as part of a leadership team, the Assistant Manager contributes to staffing, training, inventory management, and financial performance while fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment. The position plays a key role in supervising staff, supporting business objectives, and ensuring compliance with university policies as well as health, safety, and food service regulations. This role requires the ability to effectively balance priorities across multiple locations in a fast-paced campus environment. Why Work at the University Campus Store? At the University of Utah Campus Store, we make campus a family. Every member of our team contributes to the success of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors. Whether providing course materials, technology solutions, Starbucks beverages, official University merchandise, or exceptional customer service, our employees play an important role in supporting the University community. We believe that hiring is about more than filling positions. We seek individuals who are committed to service, collaboration, accountability, and creating an environment where others feel welcomed and supported. If you are passionate about helping others succeed and want to contribute to a positive campus experience, we encourage you to apply. Learn more about our mission and values here Responsibilities • Support Store Operations: Assist the Store Manager in achieving operational and sales targets, ensuring our store thrives. • Lead and Inspire: Train and mentor baristas and shift supervisors, fostering a positive and motivated team environment. • Manage Inventory: Keep our store well-stocked and visually appealing by tracking inventory levels and coordinating vendor orders. • Delight Customers: Resolve customer complaints with a smile, ensuring every visit is a positive experience. • Analyze and Strategize: Prepare and analyze sales reports to identify trends and set future goals. • Optimize Schedules: Develop and maintain staff schedules to ensure seamless operations during peak hours. • Maintain Excellence: Oversee the cleanliness and safety of the store, creating a welcoming environment for all. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Minimum Qualifications Five years of experience in a related field, with two of those years working as a supervisor, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); knowledge of related trade or department specific equipment, systems and procedures. Demonstrated organizational, human relations and effective communication skills are also required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Preferences • Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably in a retail, food service, coffee, or other customer-facing environment. • Strong ability to lead, coach, communicate with, and motivate a team. • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle concerns professionally. • Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. • Ability and willingness to learn operational systems, procedures, and standards. • Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and peak academic periods. Special Instructions Requisition Number: PRN46689B Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Work Schedule Summary: 40 hours a week. Store hours are Mon – Thu: 7:30am – 8:00pm, Fri: 7:30am – 6:00pm | Sat: Closed, Sun: 11:00AM – 6:00pm Department: 00435 - University Campus Store Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: $20.00-$23.00/h DOE Close Date: 12/08/2026 Open Until Filled: To apply, visit je-39572f67e67842ddb3abc9d49835f99e