senior advisor, Retail Food Safety (Southeast Region)

Starbucks•Miami, FL

About The Position

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. The senior advisor, Retail Food Safety serves as a strategic partner to regional operations leaders in the Southeast Region, working closely with food safety professionals across North America. This role leverages deep knowledge of public health and food safety to collaborate with local regulatory authorities, interpret and clarify food code requirements, and provide guidance to Regional Vice Presidents, Regional Directors, and cross-functional teams. The advisor drives food safety excellence across company-operated coffeehouses, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety and quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in General Science, Food Science, Food Safety, Culinary Arts, Environmental Public Health, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience in a multi-unit food service environment with knowledge of retail or restaurant operations and food safety regulatory requirements
Ability to prepare concise verbal, written, and visual presentations for leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills with the agility to navigate complex business dynamics

Responsibilities

Provide Food Safety data that identifies areas of opportunity and consult on solutions to elevate performance
Story-tell through data analysis and influence without authority
Interpret public health and food safety regulations, standards, and procedures
Build relationships with local and state regulatory authorities to clarify interpretation and resolve issues
Advise cross-functional leaders and provide in-store retail operations support to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement
Proactively analyze retail public health, food safety, and operational data to provide coaching
Escalate issues to leadership and communicate improvement strategies
Stay current on industry trends and adapt to learn new areas of the business
Demonstrate business acumen and ability to generate actionable insights from multiple data sources
Influence with intent to ensure partners adhere to Starbucks food safety standards
Communicate with leaders and regulatory agencies
Adapt quickly to changing priorities and dynamic environments

Benefits

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.
Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.
Additionally, Starbucks offers 100%25 upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.
You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.
Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies.
This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.
For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.
For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.