Starbucks announced on Friday that it plans to cut an unspecified number of jobs as part of a restructuring of its internal staff.
In a letter to employees, Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Nicol said in a letter to employees that the Seattle coffee giant is committed to having clear and accountable owners who can make decisions for every job. He said that it is necessary to guarantee. The company also needs to reduce complexity and silos.
“Our size and structure can slow us down as we have too many layers, with managers of small teams and roles primarily focused on coordinating work,” Nicole he writes.
The layoffs will not affect baristas at Starbucks stores. Mr Nicol said a decision would be communicated by early March.
“I do not take these decisions lightly, and I recognize that this will create uncertainty and concern going forward,” Nicol wrote. “I wanted to be transparent about our progress and plans and hear directly from me about this initiative.”
Starbucks has approximately 16,000 employees worldwide, including 10,000 in the United States and 6,000 in other countries. The company has a total of 361,000 employees worldwide, according to its annual report filed in September.
Starbucks posted disappointing sales last year as U.S. customers cut back on spending and Chinese customers flocked to lower-priced rivals.
In September, the company brought on Nicol, an experienced marketer who previously led Taco Bell and Chipotle, to help turn things around.
