Now Brewing – senior manager, Food (Hybrid - U.S.)! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As a senior manager on the Food team, you will . . .

 Join the partners at the heart of our rapidly growing $5B+ food business. An essential part of the Starbucks product experience, food makes our coffee better. We are looking for someone to help us deliver unparalleled food experiences that our partners are proud to serve, and that our customers crave.

As a senior manager, Food, you will… 

·       Develop and drive the U.S. Snacking strategy – You will be responsible for creating annual budget and strategic plans for key customer occasion.  This role is responsible for short- and long-term category strategy through a blend of analytics, consumer and competitive insight, and brand and partner considerations

·       Lead the development & launch of big bet innovation – You will lead the product innovation strategy, business casing, development briefs, research briefs, and all processes of developing of new products. You will lead cross-functional project teams to ensure timely and strong execution of innovation based in customer, business, and competitive insights

·       Manage the day-to-day business of a high-growth category – You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day processes and relationships to maintain a great customer and partner experience with your associated category. You will work cross-functionally to own and maintain product performance such as: product launch excellence, product quality and supply, product optimizations, operational changes or communications, naming, and positioning

·       Inspire and influence the enterprise on the potential for Snacking – As a senior manager on the Food team you will be the internal representative of your category. You will be responsible igniting excitement and awareness of growth plans, gaining cross functional partnership and engagement along the way. You will be an advocate for the Food business within the Enterprise, proactively developing ways to grow the business

·       Contribute to a passionate, fun team  - You will join team with high passion for food and customer experience. As senior manager, you will be responsible for contributing and driving a culture that pushes us forward together as a team

We’d love to hear from people with: 

·       Progressive experience in brand management, 6-10 years

·       Project leadership in a highly cross-functional environment, 6-10 years

·       Progressive experience leading the development and implementation of new or existing products or strategies

·       Strong business acumen with 5+ years experience in financial forecasting, in-depth analytics, business case development and/or P&L management

·       A passion for developing products and building brands rooted in customer empathy

·       Ability to story tell leveraging data and insights to inform actions that will develop the brand

·       Previous experience in brand management, supply chain, finance, marketing, or consumer insights preferred

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.  Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.  You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.   Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.  For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.

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 applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.