Learning Specialist – Starbucks - UAE
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Job no: 4554273
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: UAE
Categories: Food, Mid-Senior Level
The Role:
This job contributes to Starbucks’ success by providing partner development, training solutions, and operations support, which enhance each partner’s performance. The role requires training and support of all development needs with the Learning & Development Manager and Operation Leader in the market. Act by the Company’s guiding principles.
The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:
Foundational Training
Facilitate the training and development of Barista, Shift Supervisor, Store Manager, Training Store Manager, and District Manager Roles
Facilitate all workshops required for foundational training of Barista, Shift Supervisor, Store Manager, Training Store Manager, and District Manager Roles
Responsible for ongoing maintenance of the Learning Scorecard to enable Operations to analyze the needs of their area of responsibility and make recommendations
Manages compliance numbers for Basic Food Safety, Person in Charge, and any other market requirements
Enhanced Programs
Manage Store Coffee Master program and Barista Trainer certifications
Manage partner recognition programs for both field and support center partners
Lead District and Regional Barista Championships
Initiate training programs relevant to the area of responsibility needs and recommend programs and tools that may facilitate ongoing process improvements
Work with central L&D functions for brand training needs
Operations Support
Support onboarding of new partners by distributing training journals and tools
Support and guide District Managers and Operation Lead during Shift Supervisor and Store Manager interviews and assessments/panels
Coordinate operational learning needs and Partner development with Market Operation Lead and Brand Training Manager.
Coordinate and communicate future manpower and training needs with Operation Lead; identify gaps where required
Collaborate with Operation Lead to ensure all certified partners are on promotion lists
Support campaign launches and mockups
Support operations excellence initiatives as the business require
Manage stock levels and distribution of Resource and Training Manuals for new and existing stores
Role Qualifications:
Experience:
Store Manager experience or above required.
Training Store Manager preferred.
Experience with project management, including all elements of scope, time, cost, risk, quality, integration, procurement, human resources, and communications
Skills:
Strong presentation skills and organization of workshops.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships with partners on all levels and work cross-functionally in a matrix organization
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Additional role requirements:
Ability to self-manage calendar and time
Ability to work with and influence across multiple leadership levels
Ability to lead complex program and project efforts to completion
Ability to work in both an office and field environment. Able to stand and/or walk for extended periods when required
Ability to travel locally or internationally (where required)
Advertised: 25 Mar 2025 Arabian Standard Time
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