Full-time Store Manager - Rutherford

Full-time Store Manager

Your next big career opportunity starts here! Join Starbucks Australia as a Store Manager!

Position details

• Permanent Full-time role (38 hours per week)  
• Fast-food Industry Award Rates  

The Opportunity

As a Store Manager at Starbucks, you’ll bring the Starbucks Experience to life by leading all aspects of store operations, driving strong financial results, and creating a welcoming Third Place at the heart of your community. You’ll take pride in running your store as if it were your own building a successful business through smart decision‑making, operational excellence, and a strong focus on sales growth and efficiency.

In this role, you’ll be a hands‑on leader who nurtures talent and inspires high‑performing teams. By engaging in the hearts and minds of your partners, you’ll coach, develop, and empower individuals to reach their personal best, while fostering a culture where teams can thrive together. You’ll lead by example on the floor, delivering genuine human connection and uplifting experiences for both customers and partners.

This is an opportunity to grow your leadership capability, strengthen your business acumen, and deepen your passion for coffee while making a meaningful impact every day. As a Store Manager, you won’t just run a store  you’ll shape careers, build community, and drive the success of your business.

Our Partner (employee) Benefits

• Free coffee while on shift and a 30% partner discount at all Starbucks Australia stores
• Reward & recognition programs, including STAR Moment Awards aligned to Starbucks values & a Store Leaders KPI incentive program  
• Partner referral program – earn up to $1,000 for successful referrals (T&Cs apply)
• Wellbeing support through PeopleSense, offering two free confidential counselling sessions per year
• Permanent full‑time employment with guaranteed hours, paid leave entitlements, and weekend & public holiday allowances
• 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

To be a Starbucks Store Manager

We'd love to hear from people with:

• Three years of progressive responsibility related experience, including one year of supervisory experience
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• The ability to manage effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and mentor team partners
• Previous experience in store leadership roles, ideally within the hospitality or quick service restaurant sector
• Experience supporting store operations and contributing to financial performance
• Exposure to rostering, budgets, and profit & loss (P&L) reports

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.