Starbucks Layoffs: See Which Stores Are Closing As Baristas Face Job Cuts
Starbucks is closing five Washington stores and eliminating eight Seattle headquarters roles, impacting 51 employees total. According to WARN filings, the cuts affect 43 retail workers - including baristas and shift supervisors - and eight corporate staff, with operational closures scheduled between November 14 and December 4.
Coffee giant Starbucks has confirmed plans to permanently close five retail stores across Washington state and eliminate eight corporate positions at its Seattle headquarters, impacting a total of 51 workers. According to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filings submitted to state authorities, the workforce reductions and store closures are scheduled to take effect in phases between November 14 and December 4.
Impacted Store Locations and Closures
The latest administrative filings detail the closure of five coffeehouse locations across multiple Washington communities. The affected storefronts include:
- Seattle Locations: Multiple outlets, including sites situated in neighbourhoods such as Ballard and Rainier Beach.
- Redmond Location: A storefront located on 170th Ave. NE.
- Spokane Location: A site situated along W. Wellesley Ave.
- Vancouver Location: A coffeehouse located on SE 164th Ave.
Company representatives noted that while retail operations at these five specific addresses will wind down, some impacted store employees may be offered transfer opportunities to other operating Starbucks locations. Starbucks To Lay Off 51 Employees and Close 5 Stores Across Washington.
Eliminated Roles and Staff Breakdown
The workforce reductions affect both frontline retail staff and corporate administrative personnel. Out of the 51 total positions slated for elimination:
- Retail Employees: 43 workers across the five closing storefronts will lose their jobs. Affected roles primarily include baristas, shift supervisors, and a local coffee leader.
- Corporate Staff: 8 positions are set to be eliminated directly at the Starbucks Seattle corporate headquarters.
The stores closing include store numbers 3353, 67116, 84480, 8681, and 3375. Company officials clarified that these operational updates formalise strategic decisions previously communicated as part of ongoing structural adjustments, rather than marking an entirely new wave of cuts.
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