Founding Assistant Store Manager – Scooter’s Coffee (Eureka, MO)
We are thrilled to bring a locally owned and operated Scooter’s Coffee to Eureka at 350 S. Central Ave, and we are looking for an energetic, people-first leader to help launch it with us from the ground up!
Because this is a brand-new store, you won’t just be stepping into an established routine—you will help build the heart, hustle, and daily rhythm of our drive-thru from day one. Partnering closely with our Store Manager and engaged local owners, you will play a key leadership role in training and motivating our founding barista crew, keeping peak shifts running smoothly, and making our store a beloved daily stop for our Eureka neighbors, schools, commuters, and community partners.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive Pay: Competitive hourly rate or salary based on experience + quarterly bonus opportunities
- Welcoming & Fun Culture: Be part of an upbeat, supportive, and high-energy workplace where kindness is standard, wins are celebrated, and coming to work actually feels fun
- Comprehensive Training: Hands-on leadership and barista training alongside the Store Manager and owners (with potential travel training opportunities)
- Tuition Assistance: Access to tuition assistance through Bellevue University
- Daily Perks: Free specialty drink per shift, plus team discounts on food, beans, and gear
- Growth Opportunity: Direct mentorship from the Store Manager and local owners with clear pathways to grow in your career
What You’ll Do:
- Partner in Leadership: Work side-by-side with the Store Manager to set the tone, model Scooter’s core values (Integrity, Love, Humility, Courage), and step in seamlessly to lead the store when the Store Manager is off-site.
- Train & Coach the Crew: Assist in onboarding, training, and coaching a high-energy barista team on drink speed, accuracy, and genuine hospitality.
- Command the Drive-Thru Floor: Lead high-volume shifts—especially peak morning rushes—keeping ticket times fast, food safety tight, and beverage quality consistent.
- Support Store Operations: Partner with the Store Manager on daily cash handling, inventory counts, supply ordering, shift scheduling, and local community outreach.
- Uphold Store Standards: Ensure equipment is properly maintained, checklists are completed, and the kiosk stays spotless and welcoming.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proactive, Upbeat & Engaging Leader: Someone who naturally leads with positivity, coaches the crew with an optimistic attitude, and engages both guests and teammates with infectious high energy—anticipating needs before they arise.
- Relevant Leadership Experience: 1+ years of shift lead, supervisory, or management experience in a coffee shop, restaurant, or fast-paced retail environment.
- Strong Operational Stamina: Comfortable leading on your feet and keeping momentum high during busy morning rushes.
- Collaborative Mindset: Thrives in a co-leadership dynamic, taking initiative while supporting the Store Manager’s operational goals.
- Operational Dependability: Organized and detail-oriented with cash handling, inventory, and food safety procedures.
- Flexible Availability: Available for early mornings, afternoons, and weekends, with a genuine passion for serving the Eureka community.
- Travel Availability: Able to travel to Dallas, Texas for 2 weeks of fully paid corporate leadership training upon hire.
Disclaimer
The functions and skills described here are general in nature and represent the type of work performed, but they do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities associated with the job.
Liquid Heaven, LLC, an independently owned franchise of Scooter's Coffee | www.scooterscoffee.com
Since 1998, Scooter's Coffee has been on a mission to serve up an amazing experience, one cup and one smile at a time. What started as a single drive-thru coffeehouse in Bellevue, Nebraska has grown into a nationwide brand built on hand-tamped espresso, scratch-made pastries, and a promise we take seriously: Amazing People, Amazing Drinks... Amazingly Fast.
Here in Eureka, we're bringing that same promise to our community, and it starts with the people behind the counter. We're looking for teammates who lead with kindness, take pride in doing things right, and want to be part of something bigger than a shift. If you're ready to make someone's day better one drink at a time, we'd love to have you on our team.
Liquid Heaven, LLC, an independently owned franchise of Scooter's Coffee | www.scooterscoffee.com
Benefits
Bonus pay, Paid time off, Paid training, Employee discount
Job Type
Full time, Part time
Schedule
Weekend availability, 8 hour shift, On call, Monday to Friday, Day shift