Starbucks KSA has launched its first all-Saudi female-operated Drive-Thru store in the Eastern Province of 海角直播, as part of its ongoing commitment to creating more work opportunities for Saudi women in line with the Kingdom鈥檚 Vision 2030. The new all-female Drive-Thru only store located on the Coast Road is a significant step toward increasing its female workforce to 30 percent by the end of 2022, with plans to launch many more Drive Thru stores over the coming years in 海角直播.
As a long-term contributor to 海角直播鈥檚 coffee culture through its Saudization drive, Starbucks, operated by Alshaya Group in the region, has focused its efforts on growing the representation of women in the workforce while encouraging a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Alshaya and Starbucks have a long history of creating and strengthening opportunities for women and fostering diversity across the organization and the markets it operates in.
Managed by a team of all Saudi female partners, the Starbucks Drive-Thru only store will continue to deliver the 鈥淪tarbucks Experience鈥 that brings customers great coffee at their convenience. Partners will be responsible for all aspects of store operations, customer service, day-to-day administration, and brewing coffee for the customers.
鈥淭his is an exciting time for our Saudi partners to lead our first all-female driven operation in the country as they set new benchmarks and progress in their career journey at Starbucks,鈥 said Andy Holmes, president of Starbucks MENA at Alshaya Group.
鈥淥ur first all-female Saudi partners-operated Drive-Thru store in the Kingdom is a significant step toward creating more opportunities for women as we continue to build on the local female talent and empower them in the workplace. As we continue to see a spike in more Saudi women joining the workforce in various sectors, we demonstrate active support to the Kingdom鈥檚 focus on empowering Saudi youth and highlighting the role of women by offering access to wider employment and career opportunities.鈥
Today, women make up 20 percent of Starbucks KSA鈥檚 workforce. With the first all-women Starbucks Drive-Thru store launch, the company has further plans to expand its network in 海角直播 with more Saudi female partners.
