Company Description
Full-time Assistant Store Manager
Your next big career opportunity starts here! Join Starbucks Australia as an Assistant Store Manager and take the next step in your leadership journey.
Position details
- Permanent full-time role (38 hours per week)
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Fast-food Industry Award Rates
The Opportunity
As an Assistant Store Manager at Starbucks, you’ll play a key leadership role in bringing the Starbucks Experience to life. Working closely with the Store Manager, you’ll help lead store operations, develop a high‑performing team, and create a welcoming third place for customers and communities.
This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity where you’ll grow your business acumen, coaching capability, and operational expertise while being supported to take the next step in your leadership career.
Our Partner (employee) Benefits
- Free coffee while on shift and a 30% partner discount at all Starbucks Australia stores
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Reward & recognition programs, including STAR Moment Awards aligned to Starbucks values & a Store Leaders KPI incentive program
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Partner referral program – earn up to $1,000 for successful referrals (T&Cs apply)
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Wellbeing support through PeopleSense, offering two free confidential counselling sessions per year
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Permanent full‑time employment with guaranteed hours, paid leave entitlements, and weekend & public holiday allowances
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Fully paid barista and store management training, with no prior coffee experience required, plus ongoing mentoring to support your success at Starbucks
- Ongoing training and development pathways with clear opportunities for career progression into a future Store Manager role
- Develop your skills and passion for coffee and become a Coffee Master
Job Description
To be a Starbucks Assistant Store Manager
We’d love to hear from people who have:
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A minimum of two years’ progressively responsible experience, including at least one year in a customer‑facing role
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Strong organisational, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills
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The ability to lead effectively in a fast‑paced environment
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Previous experience in store leadership roles, ideally within the hospitality or quick service restaurant sector
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Experience supporting store operations and contributing to financial performance
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Exposure to rostering, budgets, and profit & loss (P&L) reports
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A proven ability to develop teams and foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment
Our Purpose & Values
We create moments of connection that make our stores a customer’s Third Place. We’re committed to developing our partners to be their best and making a positive impact in the communities we touch.
Our values, Craft, Courage, Results, Belonging, and Joy — guide everything we do and create a culture where everyone can thrive.
Commitment to Diversity
Starbucks Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all partners (employees).
Next Steps in the recruitment process
If you’re passionate about joining Starbucks, apply now. Submit your application for review by our talent team.
We value the time you take to apply and are committed to responding to every applicant.
