Shift Supervisor - Store# 69907, STOCKPORT PORTWOOD COURT
Starbucks
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- Free food
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- Respectful managers
- Proper breaks
About Starbucks
Starbucks is a coffee shop chain. They serve American-style coffee.
Job description from Starbucks
At Starbucks, we're not just about brewing great coffee, we're about brewing great leaders too. Immerse yourself in a community of connection, opportunity, and creativity, all stirred up with the aroma of our world-class coffee.
We've got an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a store supervisor. Find your place as a leader at Starbucks and help us build the brand's future. Here your voice is brewed into everything we do. Here you'll take the lead of the shift, working with your team of baristas to create our Starbucks Experience for our customers with high quality service, beverages and products, whilst creating our third place environment.
We're looking for candidates with previous coaching or supervisory experience in a customer facing role. You'll spend your time running shifts with our customers at the core, through coaching your team and creating a positive learning environment to your partners on shift. You'll be solving problems in the moment, so any experience you have in leading operational activities in a retail or hospitality environment would be beneficial, as you'll be responsible, alongside the store management team, to achieve results through making an impact and achieving goals and creating our best moments through operational excellence. You'll be an ambassador for our partner networks, making sure our partners know, here they belong.
The best part about this role is that no two days are ever the same! Working in one of our fast-paced stores, a typical day could include:
- Collaborating with the Store Manager, leading great shifts, supporting partners and inspiring best moments and the Starbucks Experience for our partners and customers
- Setting priorities by leveraging existing tools and resources to determine roles and delegate tasks, looking at ways to drive the profitability of your store
- Inspiring and motivating the store team to make every moment right for our partners and customers, including pre-empting and adapting to any potential issues and addressing/resolving any that arise to optimise the customer experience
- Identifying teachable moments to share best practices with the team
- Seeing challenges as opportunities for continuous improvement to drive operational excellence.
- Executing store operations during scheduled shifts, including organising opening and closing duties
- Ensuring all partners follow Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift
- Providing quality beverages and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards. Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products
Given the nature of our stores, our working hours could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
All our retail store partners begin their careers with us by undertaking an introductory training programme which are led by our amazing in store trainers and coaches and are designed to immerse you in the Starbucks culture and set you up for success. These training programmes are delivered in our stores and provide partners with the opportunity to learn on the job supported by their manager.
In return, we'll offer you a competitive starting salary and benefits that include:
- 28 days holiday a year (including Bank Holidays) + an additional special day for you to take to celebrate a special moment in your life each year
- Free drinks and food when you're on shift
- Our store bonus program
- Bean stock options for all partners (own part of Starbucks!)
- Comprehensive training (including coffee knowledge!) and access to Starbucks Global Academy (our online learning platform to help continuously develop yourself)
- A free bag of coffee each week and a 30% partner discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise
- Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perks at Work platform
- Life assurance
- Home Sweet Loan (Interest-free loans that can be paid back over 12 months to help pay your rental deposit)
- A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your family
- Recognition schemes and monetary awards for long service, WOWing customers and your fellow Partners
- Great long-term career opportunities in store and support center
So, if you're looking for a new opportunity, with us you'll be welcomed, you'll be challenged, you'll be inspired. Here you'll be heard. Because here, you're a part of it all. Here you belong.
What is our process?
Application > CV review > first stage interview > second stage interview > offer and onboarding
Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.
Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Share this opportunity with them! At Starbucks, there's always room for one more.
Job insights from Breakroom
Bar, restaurant and kitchen supervisors
Bar, restaurant and kitchen supervisors are responsible for the day-to-day running of their bar or restaurant and make sure customers are happy with the food and service they receive
What you’ll do as a bar, restaurant and kitchen supervisor
- Plan menus with your chefs
- Organise shifts and rotas for kitchen, waiting and bar staff
- Recruit staff and help to train them
- Plan events like weddings or birthdays
- Manage stock and budgets
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Cleaning
- Anti-social hours
- Managing people
- Using a computer
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Starbucks pay supervisors enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
89% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and August 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Starbucks pay supervisors market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
77% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Good
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do supervisors at Starbucks get paid the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what Starbucks pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 106 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and December 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do supervisors at Starbucks get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
94% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Starbucks pay supervisors sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
91% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do supervisors at Starbucks do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
37% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do supervisors get of their shift pattern at Starbucks?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 49% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 40% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 9% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 3% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do supervisors at Starbucks worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
65% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do supervisors at Starbucks get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
53% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for supervisors at Starbucks to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
75% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for supervisors to book a holiday at Starbucks?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
39% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Needs improving
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Starbucks managers change supervisors shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
73% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for supervisors to take sick leave at Starbucks?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
58% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Good
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Most students say it’s good
Is supervisors at Starbucks job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
91% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and August 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working as supervisors at Starbucks good if you have caring responsibilities?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
58% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do supervisors at Starbucks feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do supervisors at Starbucks get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
71% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for supervisors to work at Starbucks?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
82% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do supervisors at Starbucks enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
59% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do supervisors at Starbucks recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
74% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do supervisors get enough training when they start at Starbucks?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
53% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are supervisors given support to progress at Starbucks?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do supervisors think Starbucks head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
85% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do supervisors feel well informed about how Starbucks is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
56% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Starbucks employees say about their job
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Best thing
The baristas and the supervisors are nice
Worst thing
The customers are rude, the store manager is rude, the pay is awful, if it’s short staffed I don’t get a proper break
Barista at Starbucks, July 2025
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Best thing
The benefits that come with it. As well as the community that we have built.
Worst thing
Managers keep scheduling me outwith my availability. I get underpaid sometimes. We are asked to do too much for our hourly rate.
Barista at Starbucks, March 2025
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