store manager - Bellingham, WA

Starbucks Coffee Company•Bellingham, WA

11h•$64,800 - $90,800

About The Position

The Store Manager leads a Starbucks coffeehouse and its team, creating a warm, welcoming space where customers and the community can connect. The role combines business leadership with coaching and mentoring team partners, and an entrepreneurial, sales-focused approach. Starbucks describes the position as an opportunity to support personal growth, build lasting relationships, and make an impact.

Requirements

At least 3 years of retail or customer service management experience, or 4 or more years of U.S. military service.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and mentor team partners with professional maturity.
Minimum high school diploma or GED.
Legal documentation establishing identity and eligibility to work legally in the country of application.
Ability to work full time, with work regularly exceeding 40 hours per week, and variable hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Lead the coffeehouse and its team to create meaningful customer experiences and a welcoming community space.
Coach and mentor team partners.
Lead with an entrepreneurial mentality in a sales-focused environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Paid parental leave and 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.
Eligible partners may participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
100% 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.
Backup care and DACA reimbursement.