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hrHospitality Technology··1 min·For: GM, Owner, Ops, F&B

Starbucks to Scale New Coffeehouse Coach Role Nationwide

Starbucks is rolling out a new 'Coffeehouse Coach' position across the U.S. to replace the assistant manager role, focusing on peer mentoring and operational consistency.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Implement a peer mentoring role to supervise multiple dayparts and ensure operational consistency.
  2. 2Create clear career pathways for frontline staff to reach leadership roles within two to three years.
  3. 3Utilize internal promotions for up to 90% of new leadership positions to boost retention and morale.

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Source: Hospitality Technology

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