Group Manager, Siren Retail Food

Now Brewing: group manager, Siren Retail Food!

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company, one that both celebrates coffee and fosters connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

Siren Retail is a team of unapologetic dreamers committed to delivering the Art of the Possible and the full expression of the Starbucks Experience. Our food category seeks to push the boundaries of craft, and showcases the full and future potential of enterprise innovation.

As a Food group manager, you will be part of a business-oriented, innovative, and entrepreneurial team. You will be responsible for the strategy, creation and commercialization of groundbreaking food concepts and offerings for US Roastery and Starbucks Reserve locations.

We are looking for a candidate who has a background in and passion for food concepts, a strong strategic ,analytical and problem-solving skillset, strong people leadership skills, a growth mindset, and a laser focus on customers and our store partners.

Business Strategy and Management

• Lead Reserve Food 3-year strategy, taking into account emerging industry trends and customer/ partners insights to make compelling customer and business-driven recommendations.
• Deliver robust Food pipeline of 4-5x per year promotional launches, including blue-sky innovation
• Represent Food in cross-functional forums, and deliver high-level strategy presentations to Siren and Enterprise leadership

Team Leadership

• Lead a team of 3-4 Food partners to design and implement food strategy
• Lead briefings with the product development team to create and implement incredible new food products and recipes
• Responsible for career development and growth of team members

We’d love to hear from people with:

• A passion and background in Food and Restaurant concepts
• Strong strategic and growth mindset
• Experience and a fervent focus on people leadership and career development
• 5 years+ experience in a role leading product strategy and commercialization management. Retail experience highly appreciated.
• Bachelor’s degree or 4 or more years of US military experience, MBA a strong positive
• Progressive analytical experience with proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Tableau
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to manage projects, balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to navigate change and ambiguity, and do the right things even when it is hard (key value: courage)
• Show up all our values through the lens of humanity: craft, courage, results, belonging and joy

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 206-318-0660 or via email at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.