Full-time Assistant Store Manager - Chadstone

Full-time Assistant Store Manager

Your next big career opportunity starts here! Join Starbucks Australia as an Assistant Store Manager and take the next step in your leadership journey.

Position details

Permanent full-time role (38 hours per week)

Fast-food Industry Award Rates

The Opportunity

As an Assistant Store Manager at Starbucks, you’ll play a key leadership role in bringing the Starbucks Experience to life. Working closely with the Store Manager, you’ll help lead store operations, develop a high‑performing team, and create a welcoming third place for customers and communities.

This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity where you’ll grow your business acumen, coaching capability, and operational expertise while being supported to take the next step in your leadership career.

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

Job Description

To be a Starbucks Assistant Store Manager

We’d love to hear from people who have

A minimum of two years’ 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 & loss (P&L) reports

A proven ability to develop teams and foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment

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.