Starbucks Shift Manager

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 18.25+ / hour

Posted on Aug 21, 2026
Working Title Starbucks Shift Manager
Department Housing: Starbucks-12428
Requisition Number S_260681
Posting Open Date 08/20/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/28/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Nebraska City Union Starbucks Shift Manager serves as a member of the management team by providing leadership, direction and supervision to Team Members during their shift and ensuring a high – quality experience for guests. Our management team acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promotes the culture, values, and mission of Starbucks.

In this role you will:
  • Deliver legendary customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude, connecting with the customer and providing quality beverages, whole bean and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards
  • Follow Starbucks, UNL, health, safety, and sanitation operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift
  • Execute store operations during scheduled shifts, including opening and closing duties
  • Supervise and lead a team of baristas during the shift to ensure the delivery of legendary customer service for all customers
  • Create a positive learning environment by providing clear, specific, timely and respectful coaching, training and feedback to partners on shift to ensure operational excellence and to improve barista performance
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Develop positive relationships with shift team by understanding and addressing individual motivation, needs and concerns
  • Maintain and model a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to a high standard and set a positive example for the shift team
About Us:
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
  • Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
  • Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
  • Retirement plans with university match
  • A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • High school or equivalent experience
  • One year of experience in a work environment
  • Training and certification provided
  • Ability to read, write, weigh and measure necessary
  • Ability to communicate essential
  • Must have the ability to train and lead others
Preferred Qualifications
  • Barista experience
  • Supervision of a team
  • Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required Yes
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $18.25/hr minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Matthew Jewell
mjewell2@unl.edu
4024721087
Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) 9:00am-6:00pm, M-F; occasional weekends
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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