- Company: Starbucks
- Location: Melrose, Massachusetts
- Salary: Pay not listed
Starbucks at a glance
starbucks.com- Founded 1971
- Employees 191000
- Ticker SBUX
- Revenue $37.18B
- Net income $1.86B
Investor research: Yahoo Finance · SEC filings
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $1.8M from the Agency for International Development (started Apr 4, 2014) — via USAspending.gov
Colombia coffee yield improvement project
307,988 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI OQSJ1DU9TAOC51A47K68, US) — via GLEIF
OSHA safety record: 3 confirmed violations across 2 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
Starbucks is a U.S. coffeehouse and roastery chain founded in 1971 at Seattle’s Pike Place Market and headquartered in Seattle. It grew from coffee-bean wholesaling into espresso-based cafés under Howard Schultz and trades as SBUX. About 191,000 employees work across the brand.
61,833 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Shift Manager - Store 07258, DELIVERY ONLY- MELROSE CENTER
Company: Starbucks
Location: Melrose, Massachusetts
About the Role
Crafting the world’s finest coffee, one meaningful moment at a time. At Starbucks, every shift is an opportunity to brighten someone's day. As a Shift Manager, you will lead with purpose and prepare for the next step in your Starbucks journey. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and training, you’ll learn to run a multi-store operation, ensuring exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead by example, setting a high standard of quality and service for the team
- Mentor baristas and shift supervisors, providing coaching and support
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Manage inventory, scheduling, and staff performance
- Create a warm and welcoming environment that fosters customer loyalty
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our team as a Shift Manager. Ideal candidates will have:
- At least 1-2 years of experience in a management role within the food service industry
- A proven track record of leading teams and driving results
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- A deep understanding of customer service principles and practices
- The ability to multitask and prioritize effectively under pressure
Why Join Starbucks
At Starbucks, you’ll be part of a global community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer:
- A supportive work environment where your ideas are valued
- The opportunity to grow both professionally and personally
- Comprehensive training programs to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in the community through our various initiatives
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Terms used in this posting
- equity
- Ownership stake in the company, usually in the form of stock options or RSUs, offered in addition to salary.
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What people say about Starbucks
- Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2015)
- [dead]
- Tech industry's persistent claim of worker shortage may be phony
- Starbucks and TrustArc add fake cookie processing delay if you don't click agree
- Reverse-engineering the Starbucks ordering API
- The Myth of the Post-Documentation Era
Recent news
- Starbucks Shop - Starbucks
- Pink vibes: New Starbucks merch collection inspired by beloved Pink Drink - Starbucks
- Meet the Starbucks Pink Bearista Glass Cold Cups: a Pink Drink-inspired collectible coming in July - Starbucks
- Rewards Partnership with Starbucks® Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy - Starbucks
Aggregated from public discussions and news; opinions are the authors’ own.
Working in Melrose, Massachusetts
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This Shift Manager role is in Melrose, Massachusetts, Massachusetts. Massachusetts sits in New England on the Atlantic coast; see state background. The store is on-site (not remote).
Massachusetts, officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Maine to its east, Connecticut and Rhode Island to its south, New Hampshire and Vermont to its north, and New York to its west. Massachusetts is the seventh-smallest state by land area. With an estimated population of ove
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 187,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Unemployment rate in Massachusetts: 4.5% — via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of living in Massachusetts: 5.8% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Massachusetts: $15.00/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Massachusetts: $90,044 — via FRED
Home prices in Massachusetts (year over year): +4.2% — via FRED
Median household income in Middlesex County: $126,779 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Middlesex County: 30 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Middlesex County: Drove Alone (54%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Middlesex County: 95% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby green space: 13 parks within 1.5km — closest is Livermore Park. via OpenStreetMap
Nearest public transit: Main St @ Essex St (bus stop, 41m). via OpenStreetMap
Nearby history: Larrabee's Brick Block, listed 1984 (131m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 58°F / low 42°F year-round (summers around 78°F, winters around 23°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $2,476/mo · $2,941/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
Aligned with food service management (O*NET 11-9051.00). Related paths include Food Service Manager, Cafe Operator, and cafeteria or banquet leadership. Strong store performance can open multi-unit or district paths within retail coffee operations.
Traits that fit this role
- Leadership Orientation
- Stress Tolerance
- Social Orientation
- Cooperation
- Attention to Detail
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. — via O*NET
Industry news
- Q&A with Josh Martin, CPA, Founder of Martin Business Management: Rethinking the Business Management Model - citybiz
- Marquis Who's Who Honors Rhiannon R. Johnston for Expertise in Business Management - 24-7 Press Release Newswire
- 2025 trends: Here are the best industries and cities for US small businesses - Charlotte Observer
Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Management occupations earn a national median of $86,012 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Build the skills for this role
- Shift leadership: staffing, pacing, and guest recovery
- Inventory, deliveries, and food-safety recordkeeping
- Free ops learning: Saylor Business & Management (free); Google Project Management intro (free)
Free & low-cost learning resources
- Describe resolving a food-quality or service complaint under time pressure
- Explain how you would check a delivery and protect inventory accuracy
- Walk through coordinating a busy peak with limited partners
Watch & learn
Video via YouTube.
Best fit if you want hands-on café leadership at a large branded coffee retailer in Melrose—coaching partners, product standards, and shift operations more than desk-only management.
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Listing facts
- Role Shift Manager
- Employer Starbucks
- Location Melrose, Massachusetts
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 24, 2026
- Apply by August 24, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (299 words)
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Typical work in Shift Manager
Independent occupational context from O*NET (U.S. public-domain labor data). This is about the occupation, not a rewrite of this employer's posting.
- Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation or food subsidies.
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
- Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
- Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
- Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
Public discussions & open sources
Attributed public threads and profiles — not employee reviews or star ratings.
- Hacker News — Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2015)
- Hacker News — Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2015)
- Hacker News — [dead]
- Hacker News — Tech industry's persistent claim of worker shortage may be phony
- Hacker News — Starbucks and TrustArc add fake cookie processing delay if you don't click agree
- Hacker News — Reverse-engineering the Starbucks ordering API
Cached public sources (Hacker News, Dev.to, GitHub, etc.).
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