Job Description
New Store Opening Project Co-ordinator
Job Title: New StoreOpening Project Co-ordinator
Reporting To: Operations Manager / Project Lead
Location: K Beverage Head Office / Field Based
Business: K Beverage Ltd – Starbucks Franchise Partner
Role Purpose
To support the planning, coordination, andsuccessful delivery of new Starbucks store openings across the K Beverageestate, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to brandstandard.
Key Responsibilities
- Support all stages of new store opening projects from approval tolaunch.
- Maintain project plans, timelines, trackers, and key milestonedates.
- Coordinate communication between internal teams, contractors,suppliers, and Starbucks stakeholders.
- Support property, licensing, utilities, and compliance processesfor new sites.
- Assist with ordering equipment, fixtures, signage, and operationalsupplies.
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and training plans for newstore teams.
- Arrange pre-opening schedules, site visits, snagging lists, andreadiness checks.
- Ensure stores open in line with Starbucks brand and operationalstandards.
- Track project costs, invoices, and budgets.
- Provide on-site support during store openings where required.
Skills & Experience
- Previous project co-ordinator, operations, or store openingexperience.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Good IT skills including Excel and project trackers.
- Retail, hospitality, or multi-site experience preferred.
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised and detail focused.
- Proactive and able to work at pace.
- Problem solver with a hands-on approach.
- Professional and confident communicator.
- Flexible and adaptable.
Additional Requirements
- Regular travel to new store locations required.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
- Flexibility to work around opening schedules when needed.
Compensation: Competitive salary
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