Assistant Manager
StarbucksSouthampton, England, United Kingdom
Posted February 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Starbucks is a global coffeehouse chain that serves premium coffee, tea, juice, and food in a retail environment. The company places a strong emphasis on its partners—employees who embody the brand’s commitment to quality, community, and personal growth. Its mission centers on inspiring and nurturing the human spirit by delivering the finest coffee experience while fostering positive social change at the neighborhood level. Starbucks differentiates itself through a culture of inclusivity, innovative technology integration, and a holistic approach to benefits and design that supports both partners and customers.
Job Description
We're looking for leaders at Starbucks to join as an assistant manager and help us build the brand's future. As an assistant manager, you'll be empowered to deliver outstanding commercial results and customer experiences, taking full ownership for operational standards, partner engagement and key performance indicators.
Requirements
- Previous experience in leading a team in a dynamic, fast-paced and customer-focused retail or hospitality environment
- Championing our mission and values to create our Starbucks experience for our customers and partners
- Bringing commercial acumen with the ability to translate metrics into actions whilst confidently managing both people and operational priorities
Benefits
- 28 days holiday a year (including Bank Holidays)
- Free drinks and one item of food when you're on shift
- Bean stock options for all partners (own part of Starbucks!)
- Comprehensive training (including coffee knowledge!) and access to Starbucks Global Academy
- A free bag of coffee each week and a 30% partner discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise
- Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perks at Work platform
- Life assurance
- Home Sweet Loan (Interest-free loans that can be paid back over 12 months to help pay your rental deposit)
- A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your family
- Recognition schemes and monetary awards for long service, WOWing customers and your fellow Partners
- Great long-term career opportunities in store and support center