Some Seattle corporate jobs are expected to move to the new Nashville center.
SEATTLE — Starbucks is cutting 252 jobs in Seattle after announcing last week that it would eliminate hundreds of company jobs as part of a larger restructuring process.
The Washington Department of Employment Security issued a notice on Monday saying layoffs would begin in mid-July, with all separations expected to be completed by early February.
These positions are associated with Starbucks’ support center in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood and involve corporate roles that are not affiliated with any union or labor organization. Starbucks clarified that this number includes remote employees from across the country who report to managers in Seattle and are therefore administratively connected to headquarters.
Starbucks closed one of its flagship Reserve Roasteries located at its corporate offices in October.
The building, which was remodeled in 2025, has been owned by First & Utah Properties since 1990, when the complex was acquired from Sears, which built the coffee giant’s headquarters in the early 20th century.
Architect George C. Nimmons designed one of two buildings on today’s campus, including the complex’s signature tower, city records show.
Last week, Starbucks announced it would lay off about 300 employees and close three satellite offices to save costs as part of an effort to strengthen the company.
Jaci Anderson, director of global communications for Starbucks, said the affected positions outside of Seattle are primarily remote.
The company will retain offices in New York City and Nashville, where Starbucks announced in April that it would create 2,000 jobs.
Some corporate jobs in Seattle are expected to be moved to the new Nashville center, though Anderson said the layoffs announced Friday are completely unrelated to that shift.
Starbucks said it will next review its international support organization and expects to make more layoffs in this area, but the specific timetable and number of positions have not yet been determined.
The changes are expected to result in $400 million in restructuring charges, including $120 million in employee severance benefits. Starbucks also expects non-cash charges of $280 million related to impairments of long-lived assets, such as right-of-use lease assets.
Anderson said the changes come after a “significant” quarter for Starbucks. During an April 28 earnings call, CEO Brian Niccol said the company’s second-quarter revenue reached $9.5 billion, up 8% from the previous year.
“It’s really about making sure this momentum continues,” Anderson said. “We’re positioning the company to be durable and profitable.”
On May 8, Starbucks also announced that it would lay off 61 employees, mainly in the technology field. The layoffs announced Friday are in addition to positions previously cut.
