Were looking for a service performance lead to join our team here at Starbucks. A place where youre valued, challenged, and inspired. Where your voice is brewed into everything we do. At Starbucks, were all about you. As part of this role, youll be responsible for ensuring the reliable and effective delivery of technology services across EMEA. You will drive service performance across internal teams and external vendors, ensuring services meet the needs of baristas and customers. You will focus on service stability, incident management, and continuous improvement, while supporting the transition of new and enhanced services into operations. You will play a key role inanalysingservice performance data,identifyingtrends, and driving improvements that enhance the service desk experience and overall technology performance. Well look to you to bring your strong experience in service management disciplines (incident, problem, change and vendor management), ideally within a retail or hospitality environment. Youll be able to apply your ITIL knowledge and best practice approaches to improve service delivery, whilst demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving capability, using data to diagnose and resolve issues. Youll have the ability to effectively manage major incidents and coordinating cross-functional recovery efforts and build strong stakeholder relationships through clear, concise communication and delivery focus. The best part about this role is that no two days are ever the same! Working as our service performance lead, youll get involved in: Owning end-to-end service performance across retail and digital technology platforms, driving measurable improvements Leading incident, problem and change management to maintain service stability and minimise disruption Monitoring service performance metrics (e.g. availability, MTTR, trends) and translating insight into action Managing vendor performance against SLAs, KPIs and continuous improvement commitments Ensuring smooth service transition and operational readiness for new or enhanced services Collaborating across technical teams, markets, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver aligned solutions Communicating clearly and confidently, particularly during incidents and high-pressure situations Championing a customer and partner-first mindset, enhancing in-store and digital experiences Driving a culture of continuous improvement through proactive problem-solving and innovation Please note for this role were looking for someone who is able to participate on an on-call rota and be available for 1 week per 4 weeks on a rota basis, as well as being able to support and adjust for any critical events across the business. In return, well offer you a competitive salary and benefits that include: 25 days holiday a year (plus Bank Holidays) Flexible benefits in addition to the benefits listed here well also provide you with an additional 4% to allow you to select the benefits that suit you Life assurance and private medical insurance for yourself Comprehensive training (including coffee knowledge!) and access to Starbucks Global Academy (our online learning platform to help continuously develop yourself) Free bag of coffee each week and a 30% partner discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perks at Work platform Subscription to Headspace Home Sweet Loan (Interest-free loans that can be paid back over 12 months to help pay your rental deposit) Bean stock options for all partners (own part of Starbucks!) A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your family So, if youre looking for a new opportunity, with us youll be welcomed, youll be challenged, youll be inspired. Here youll be heard. Because here, youre a part of it all. Here you belong. Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression. Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Share this opportunity with them! At Starbucks, theres always room for one more
service performance lead employer: Starbucks
Starbucks is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, particularly in the dynamic environment of EMEA. With a flexible working policy that allows for a blend of office and remote work, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The company prioritises employee growth through coaching and development opportunities, ensuring that every team member can contribute to shaping the future of technology at Starbucks while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace.
