Starbucks
Global coffeehouse chain serving beverages
Assistant Store Manager
About the job
- A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience, including at least one year in a customer-facing role.
- Strong organisational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- 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 and loss reports.
- A proven ability to develop teams and foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment.
About the company
Starbucks runs a global network of coffeehouses offering premium coffee, handcrafted beverages, food, and merchandise through company-operated and licensed stores. Customers order in-store or via the app, earn rewards through Starbucks Rewards, and can pick up orders, while stores provide a welcoming space that serves as a convenient third place. The company differentiates itself with a large footprint, a strong loyalty program, consistent store experiences, ethical sourcing, and seasonal offerings. Its goal is to provide a reliable, welcoming third place that blends high-quality beverages with community engagement and positive social impact.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
1971
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue and earnings grew year over year after two stagnant years.
- Global comparable sales rose 6%; North America rose over 7% in Q2 2026.
- Management targets $2 billion savings and $400 million software cuts through AI.
What critics are saying
- Starbucks cut 300 U.S. corporate jobs in May 2026, after two earlier rounds.
- More than 700 unionized stores keep fueling NLRB complaints and contract stalemates.
- Luckin's New York entry attacks Starbucks' premium pricing and speed advantage directly.
What makes Starbucks unique
- Starbucks Rewards reached 35.6 million active U.S. members in Q2 2026.
- Starbucks Japan operates 1,883 stores, anchoring its largest company-operated overseas market.
- Smart Lounge formats blend cafés, workspaces, and meeting rooms across Chile and Japan.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Stock Options
Company Equity
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↑ 2%2 year growth
↑ 2%Starbucks is considering selling a majority stake in its Japan business in a deal that could value the operation at around $3 billion, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The coffee chain has solicited pitches from financial advisers and could launch a formal sale process in the fourth quarter. Starbucks Japan operates 1,883 stores, representing nearly 9% of the company's global footprint as of September 2025. The potential sale comes as CEO Brian Niccol reshapes the company's global portfolio to restore profitability. Starbucks took full control of its Japan business in 2014, buying out partner Sazaby League for $914 million. The move follows last year's sale of control in Starbucks China to Boyu Capital, valued at $4 billion. A Starbucks spokesperson said the company continually assesses the best structure to create shareholder value.
This article examines three companies based on their cash-generating capabilities and investment potential. Starbucks, with a 9.5% trailing 12-month free cash flow margin, faces challenges including declining same-store sales and a projected 1.6% sales decline. Operating margins fell by 3 percentage points as expenses increased relative to revenue. The stock trades at 35.5x forward P/E. Inter Parfums, which manufactures fragrances for brands like Kate Spade and Van Cleef & Arpels, shows stronger fundamentals with a 14.4% free cash flow margin and 59.7% gross margin. The company trades at 24.8x forward P/E. Oscar Health, a technology-focused health insurer, demonstrates the strongest performance with 21% free cash flow margin. The company achieved 42.6% annual revenue growth over two years and 31.5% annual earnings per share growth over four years. Its free cash flow margin expanded by 19.9 percentage points over five years.
Luckin Coffee, China's massive chain with 33,600 locations globally, is expanding into New York City. The company emphasises speed, novelty, and value through cashless transactions. Starbucks already faces significant competition in the US market. McDonald's operates 14,000 American locations whilst Dunkin' Donuts has 10,000, creating 24,000 rival stores before Luckin's arrival. Smaller chains like Tim Hortons and Caribou Coffee add over 1,000 more locations. The competitive pressure shows in Starbucks' share performance. Over five years, Starbucks stock has fallen 16% whilst the S&P 500 gained 69%. Over the past year, Starbucks rose 13% compared to the S&P's 18% increase. Food & Wine expects Luckin Coffee to expand rapidly across the United States.
Starbucks is showing signs of recovery in its turnaround strategy, while McDonald's maintains momentum through its value platform and global franchise model. Both restaurant chains are navigating a challenging operating environment marked by cost pressures and value-conscious consumers. Starbucks delivered year-over-year revenue and earnings growth for the first time in over two years during its second fiscal quarter of 2026. Global comparable-store sales increased 6%, with North American sales up over 7%. US transaction growth exceeded 4%, the strongest performance in three years. The company raised its fiscal 2026 outlook, now projecting at least 5% global comparable sales growth. Its Starbucks Rewards programme reached a record 35.6 million active US members. All 10 largest overseas markets posted positive comparable sales for the first time in nine quarters. However, margins remain pressured by higher coffee costs, tariffs, and distribution expenses.
Starbucks is developing AI-powered tools to replace Microsoft and IBM software systems as part of efforts to reduce its $400 million annual software spending. Chief Technology Officer Anand Varadarajan cited "clear opportunities to reduce the spend." The announcement impacted share prices. Microsoft fell 2.4% and IBM dropped 5.2%, whilst Starbucks rose more than 3%. Toast shares briefly spiked 2.3%. The move is part of Starbucks' broader cost-cutting plan targeting over $2 billion in annual savings. However, the company recently abandoned a different AI-powered inventory system, reverting to manual counts. Toast, which provides cloud-based restaurant management platforms, could benefit if enterprises eventually seek specialist vendors after struggling with in-house development. The company ended Q1 2026 with 171,000 locations, up 22% year-over-year, and recently expanded into enterprise accounts.