Deputy Store Manager: Lead Operations & People

Company: Starbucks EMEA

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Posted: April 17th, 2026

We’re looking for leaders at Starbucks. Join us for coffee, stay for the community, connections and opportunities.

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a deputy store manager. Find your place as a leader at Starbucks and help us build the brand’s future. Here your voice is brewed into everything we do. As a deputy store manager you’ll partner with your store manager to co-lead the store and deliver outstanding commercial, operational and people results. You’ll be empowered with direct accountability for specific business areas, from compliance to training to commercial performance and lead the store in the absence of the store manager.

To be successful in the role, you’ll have previous experience in leading a team in a dynamic, fast-paced and customer-focused retail or hospitality environment. You’ll champion our mission and values to create our Starbucks experience for our customers and partners. You’ll bring your commercial acumen with the ability to translate metrics into actions whilst confidently managing both people and operational priorities. We’re looking for leaders with a growth mindset and an appetite for growing your leadership career.

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The best part about this role is that no two days are ever the same! As an assistant manager, working in one of our dynamic stores, alongside your store leadership team, you’ll be setting the example and leading from the front with on shift. A typical day could include:

Given the nature of our stores, working hours could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.

All our retail store partners begin their careers with us by undertaking an introductory training programme which are led by our amazing in store trainers and coaches and are designed to immerse you in the Starbucks culture and set you up for success. These training programmes are delivered in our stores and provide partners with the opportunity to learn on the job supported by their manager.

In return, we’ll offer you a competitive starting salary and benefits that include:

So, if you’re looking for a new opportunity, with us you’ll be welcomed, you’ll be challenged, you’ll be inspired. Here you’ll be heard. Because here, you’re a part of it all. Here you belong.

What is our process?

Application > CV review > first stage interview > second stage interview > offer and onboarding.

Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.

Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Share this opportunity with them! At Starbucks, there’s always room for one more.

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