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district manager, South San Diego

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Compensation
$108–162K/yr
Location
San Diego, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The District Manager directs a multi-unit portfolio of Starbucks stores, developing district strategies and Store Managers to support financial, operational and customer-service goals. The role leads teams of leaders, provides expertise on customer issues, staffing, store operations and company policies, and builds customer experiences and community impact. Candidates should bring substantial retail and management experience, including multi-unit operations and team development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Retail Leadership, nice to haveMulti-Unit Management, nice to haveP&L Management, nice to haveInventory Management, nice to haveRetail Operations, nice to haveCustomer Service, nice to haveTeam Leadership, nice to haveTraining, nice to haveCoaching, nice to haveFinancial Reporting, nice to haveOrganizational Skills, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveCommunication, nice to have

Qualifications

5+ Years Retail Experience, nice to have5+ Years Management Experience, nice to have3+ Years Customer Service Experience, nice to haveHigh School Diploma or GED, requiredBachelor's in Business or Related, or 4+ Years US Military Service, nice to haveLegal Employment Eligibility Documentation, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job ID: 260086040

Job Function: District Manager

Pay: $108,200-$162,200 annually

Job Category: Retail Leadership

Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports

Now Brewing – Future Leaders! #tobeapartner

As a District Manager you enjoy the journey of developing extraordinary Store Managers, creating great customer experiences, impacting growth across Starbucks stores and being part of local communities. At Starbucks we are performance driven through the lens of humanity. You direct a multi-unit portfolio of stores by planning strategies and consistent implementation. You are a leader of leaders, developing diverse teams that know their markets, communities and customers.

Benefit Information (https://www.starbucksbenefits.com)

Using your past retail leadership experience you will:

  • Grow a portfolio of successful businesses: develop district-level strategies to achieve each store’s financial, operational and customer-service goals, while addressing each store’s unique strengths and challenges.

  • Lead a team of leaders: motivate, coach and strengthen Store Managers as team leaders, retail operators and business owners.

  • Serve as a resource: provide expertise on key customer issues, team staffing and management, store operations and company policies and procedures.

We'd love to hear from people with:

  • 5+ years of retail experience managing 2 or more stores, departments or units, P&L, inventory, operations and customer service

  • 5+ years of management experience leading a team of 6 or more, including training and coaching, with strong leadership and communication skills

  • 3+ years of experience in a customer service oriented role

  • Experience in a multi-unit environment, knowledge of retail or restaurant industry operations and financial reporting

  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills

  • Minimum High School or GED. Note: a college degree in business or a closely related field, OR 4+ years of US Military service may substitute for a portion of the required experience

Requirements:

  • Legal documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the country in which you apply.

  • Ability to work full time (the work regularly demands in excess of 40 hours per week) including variable hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and/ or holidays.

Let us give you the opportunity to grow as an individual, to build lasting relationships and make an impact in a place where people, quality and value mean everything.

Join us and connect with something bigger, apply today!

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 , p aid p arental l eave, f amily e xpansion r eimbursement , 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 (file:///C:/Users/rofunk/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/EHRXPAYM/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.

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company 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 [email protected] or 1(888) 611-2258.

How this job compares

Set against the 626 open District Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$108–162K/yr
  • California median$116–145K/yr34 salary ranges
  • US median$95–110K/yr390 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $135K, is 7% above the California median midpoint ($126K) — in the middle half of District Manager salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 47 open District Manager jobs in California and 626 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; District Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (406 postings).
Education
122 of the 626 open District Manager jobs (19%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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