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Requirements found
Inventory Sales (must) Scheduling Recruiting Training Onboarding Supply Chain
What this posting asks for
Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".
Main responsibilities
- Build the right systems: Set up the systems, behaviors, and processes that set your team and store up for success (e.g., workflow board, cleaning routines).
- Build a customer-first store: Build a community of regulars, handle the complex customer issues with care, and set the standard for exceptional service with …
- Build schedules to demand: Execute the labor targets set by your Operating Manager (OM) and build schedules for your store accordingly, with the right people…
- Manage inventory: Order, receive and count inventory to the store’s needs, manage waste, and resolve variances.
- Build an A* Team
- Develop your team: Grow your baristas and shift leads into future leaders through our training pathways, regular feedback, 1:1s, and coaching.
- Plan & Operate Strategically
- Build and execute your store plan: Create weekly and quarterly plans for your store, push the numbers in the right direction, and report back to your OM.
- Manage time intentionally: Prioritize your own and your team’s time around what matters most, and balance immediate store needs with longer-term priorities.
Competencies an interviewer will look for
- Leadership and mentoring Core
In the posting: “You'll hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team, creating an environment where Baristas and Shift Leads feel supported, motivated, and empowered to de…” · “Coach the highest standards: Coach your team to execute on the systems you built and on our hospitality standards.” · “Develop your team: Grow your baristas and shift leads into future leaders through our training pathways, regular feedback, 1:1s, and coaching.”
Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them. - Customer focus Core
In the posting: “We’re motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited.” · “Above all, you'll bring out the best in your people while making every customer experience one worth coming back for.” · “Build a customer-first store: Build a community of regulars, handle the complex customer issues with care, and set the standard for exceptional service with …”
Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company. - Planning and organisation Core
In the posting: “From planning labor and managing inventory to owning performance against key targets, you'll make the decisions that keep your store running smoothly and set…” · “Build schedules to demand: Execute the labor targets set by your Operating Manager (OM) and build schedules for your store accordingly, with the right people…” · “Onboard new hires: Own each new hire’s onboarding journey by pairing them with a trainer, building their training schedule, and monitoring training execution…”
Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how. - Attention to detail and quality Core
In the posting: “In a fast-moving and constantly evolving business, you'll lead from the floor, set the standard for product, hospitality, and operations, and build a culture…” · “Uphold Hospitality Standards” · “Coach the highest standards: Coach your team to execute on the systems you built and on our hospitality standards.”
Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used. - Ownership and accountability Core
In the posting: “In a fast-moving and constantly evolving business, you'll lead from the floor, set the standard for product, hospitality, and operations, and build a culture…” · “Hold the standards: Monitor our hospitality standards every day on the floor, close performance gaps fast, and hold your team accountable.”
Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it. - Data and analysis Core
In the posting: “You'll use store KPIs to spot opportunities, turn insights into action, and build clear plans that help your store get better every day.” · “Know your numbers inside out: Digest store KPIs weekly, identify the biggest opportunities and priorities, and translate them into clear actions for your store.”
Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it. - Technical skill Supporting
In the posting: “Passionate about the product: You have a strong knowledge of specialty coffee, espresso, and equipment and care about delivering consistently high-quality pr…”
Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off. - Problem solving Supporting
In the posting: “Manage inventory: Order, receive and count inventory to the store’s needs, manage waste, and resolve variances.”
Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix. - Communication Supporting
In the posting: “Excellent communicator: You communicate clearly and effectively, build strong relationships, and know how to align and motivate a team.”
Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
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Practice questions
- Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
- If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
- Built from this posting (8):
- Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
- Describe a time you went out of your way to solve a customer's problem. From this posting
- You have three urgent tasks due today and time to finish only two. How do you decide? From this posting
- Tell me about a time you caught an error before it reached a customer or a report. From this posting
- How have you used sales in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
- Tell me about a problem you solved using inventory. From this posting
- Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
- Tell me about a difficult problem you solved at work. How did you find the cause? From this posting
- You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
- Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
- Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
- Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
- Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
- Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
- Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
- Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
- Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
- Describe a process you improved.
- Do you have any questions for us?
- Why do you want to work here?
- Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
- Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
- Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
- What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
- What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
- You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
- Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
- A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
- How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
- Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
- Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
- How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
- How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
- Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
- A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
- How do you keep your pipeline organised?
- Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
- You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
- Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.

