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Assistant Starbucks Manager

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Houston, TX · Posted November 6, 2026

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Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Position Purpose

The Assistant Starbucks Manager supports the daily operation of the Starbucks Department and assists with delivering a positive, enthusiastic customer experience. This position supports product preparation, inventory management, food safety, sanitation, merchandising, associate training, and overall department operations. Duties and Responsibilities Customer Service

Provide fast, friendly, and professional customer service.

Assist customers with product selections, recommendations, and special orders.

Respond promptly and professionally to customer questions and concerns.

Resolve customer concerns when possible and escalate issues to the Starbucks Manager or Store Director when necessary.

Promote sales through suggestive selling and positive customer interactions.

Starbucks Operations

Assist with the preparation, brewing, and serving of coffee, beverages, and food items.

Follow established recipes, preparation procedures, and product standards.

Operate Starbucks equipment, including espresso machines, coffee grinders, blenders, and ovens.

Maintain appropriate hot and cold food standards.

Maintain clean, attractive, organized, and well-stocked service and display areas.

Support daily department opening and closing procedures.

Operate POS systems and process customer transactions as required.

Inventory & Merchandising

Assist with maintaining proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness.

Stock and rotate products and maintain organized cooler and storage areas.

Assist with ordering and replenishment of products and supplies.

Receive deliveries, verify orders, inspect product quality, and report shortages or discrepancies.

Assist with sales and inventory reports and physical inventory counts.

Support promotional and seasonal merchandising.

Ensure proper product labeling, code dating, and rotation.

Leadership & Associate Development

Assist with scheduling and assigning daily responsibilities to Starbucks associates.

Train associates on department procedures, customer service, sales, food safety, and recordkeeping.

Support the development and ongoing training of department associates.

Communicate daily priorities and operational expectations.

Assist with monitoring productivity and department performance.

Support the Starbucks Manager and Store Director with overall department operations.

Food Safety & Sanitation

Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe Starbucks Department.

Monitor and maintain proper temperatures during product preparation, display, and storage.

Follow established food safety, sanitation, labeling, and product-handling requirements.

Maintain cleanliness of counters, equipment, preparation areas, coolers, storage areas, floors, and department workspaces.

Follow all workplace safety requirements and company policies.

Administrative & Technical Responsibilities

Assist with maintaining accurate department records, temperature logs, and daily documentation.

Operate electronic ordering systems for product replenishment.

Follow established procedures for equipment or system issues.

Ensure department practices comply with applicable company and operational standards.

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Starbucks Manager or Store Director.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

Competitive wages paid weekly

· Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits

Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development

An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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