Job Description

New Store Opening Project Co-ordinator

Job Title: New Store Opening 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, and successful delivery of new Starbucks store openings across the K Beverage estate, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to brand standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all stages of new store opening projects from approval to launch.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, trackers, and key milestone dates.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and Starbucks stakeholders.
• Support property, licensing, utilities, and compliance processes for new sites.
• Assist with ordering equipment, fixtures, signage, and operational supplies.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and training plans for new store teams.
• Arrange pre-opening schedules, site visits, snagging lists, and readiness checks.
• Ensure stores open in line with Starbucks brand and operational standards.
• Track project costs, invoices, and budgets.
• Provide on-site support during store openings where required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous project co-ordinator, operations, or store opening experience.
• 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.

Job Description

New Store Opening Project Co-ordinator

Job Title: New Store Opening 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, and successful delivery of new Starbucks store openings across the K Beverage estate, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to brand standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all stages of new store opening projects from approval to launch.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, trackers, and key milestone dates.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and Starbucks stakeholders.
• Support property, licensing, utilities, and compliance processes for new sites.
• Assist with ordering equipment, fixtures, signage, and operational supplies.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and training plans for new store teams.
• Arrange pre-opening schedules, site visits, snagging lists, and readiness checks.
• Ensure stores open in line with Starbucks brand and operational standards.
• Track project costs, invoices, and budgets.
• Provide on-site support during store openings where required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous project co-ordinator, operations, or store opening experience.
• 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.