Operational priorities
New Inventory Applications
New Inventory Applications – The new Custom List Editor and updated Inventory Count Applications enable inventory activities to be completed on one device! These new store iPad apps will replace the iPod and barcode scanner.
Winter Coffee
• Starbucks Tribute Blend• Starbucks Reserve Guatemala Lake Atitlan (select stores)• Starbucks Reserve Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelelektu (select stores)
Community Champion Award
Nominate any partner who demonstrates excellence in community impact. Winners receive $100 in the Community Champion Portal Giving Account to donate to a charity of their choosing. Market leaders select winners at the beginning of the following quarter.
Barista 180
Additional 4 hours of training for baristas 180 days in their role, will focus on excellence in customer service and coffee knowledge.
Winter Beverage
• NEW! Pistachio Cream Cold Brew • Pistachio Latte
Celebrating Milestones
When a partner has an anniversary milestone, (1,3, 5, 10, 15, 20 etc.)
SM Approach Evolved
SM Approach Evolved – Evolved Approach provides a foundational way of working and introduces a new dimension- Team Building.
Winter Food
• NEW! Ham & Swiss on Baguette• Heart Sugar Cookie• Valentine Cake Pop
Partner of the Quarter
Beginning in Q1, POQ winners will receive a redesigned POQ pin, arriving in the Winter mailpack and a $75 POQ payment processed through payroll within three weeks of being selected as the winner.
Performance & Development Conversations
• Performance & Development Conversations (1/16 - 2/12) – Hourly and salaried partners will participate in Performance & Development Conversations with their leader
Good for Community
• Coldest Night of the Year – Engaging in our Communities during the winter months. Support teams involvement in Coldest Night of the Year on 2/25
Store Manager and District Manager Quarterly Excellence
Nominate a peer who demonstrates excellence and has had a significant impact. Market leaders make the area’s winners at the beginning of the following quarter.
Partner Service Portal
Partners now have a digital pathway to the Partner Contact Center to find answers
to common questions about their partner information, pay, benefits and more