Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.52 - $27.53
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Caribou Coffee is a beloved coffeehouse chain known for creating day-making experiences that ignite a positive chain reaction of goodwill. Established with a commitment to great coffee, community connection, and fostering a vibrant team culture, Caribou Coffee has become a favorite destination for coffee lovers who enjoy welcoming atmospheres and personalized service. As a company, Caribou Coffee prioritizes three core values: Team, Guest, and Business, which shape everything they do and guide employees in providing exceptional experiences. Recognized as a leader in the specialty coffee industry, Caribou Coffee promotes an inclusive and supportive work environment where team members are encouraged to be authentic and impactful both within the store and the local community.
The Assistant General Manager (AGM) position at Caribou Coffee is an exciting growth role designed to cultivate future leaders who think strategically about store operations while embracing a broader vision of contributing to the success of the district and the company as a whole. This role is perfectly suited for individuals driven by continuous development, leadership, and achieving excellence in customer service and operational execution. The AGM works closely alongside the General Manager, assisting in driving store performance and inspiring the team to create meaningful connections with guests and each other. This role goes beyond day-to-day management tasks by encouraging the AGM to develop a comprehensive understanding of the business, including sales goals, profit and loss statements, inventory management, and fostering a positive culture aligned with Caribou Coffee's core values.
An ideal Assistant General Manager is energetic, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about hands-on leadership. They play a pivotal role in motivating the team to deliver speed and service excellence, solving problems proactively, and ensuring operations run smoothly. The AGM is responsible for cash-handling policies, inventory control, order placement, and maintaining a store environment that not only meets but exceeds customer expectations. With a strong focus on development, this position requires embracing feedback, exhibiting emotional maturity, and cultivating a learner's mindset with curiosity and humility.
Compensation for the Assistant General Manager role ranges from $16.52 to $27.53 per hour, subject to local and state minimum wage regulations. This employment opportunity offers flexible scheduling considerations with requirements for availability during early mornings, evenings, some holidays, and weekends. The role is physically active, involving standing for extended periods and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Caribou Coffee is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering diversity and inclusion and supporting accommodations for applicants with disabilities or special needs.
Joining the Caribou Coffee team as an Assistant General Manager means becoming part of the 'Bou Crew,' a community-focused team dedicated to making every customer experience joyful, impactful, and memorable. This role offers a unique pathway for individuals eager to develop as leaders while contributing to a thriving coffee culture and business success. If you are passionate about coffee, leadership development, and community engagement, this position offers a rewarding and dynamic career opportunity that expands your skills and broadens your professional horizon.
The Assistant General Manager (AGM) position at Caribou Coffee is an exciting growth role designed to cultivate future leaders who think strategically about store operations while embracing a broader vision of contributing to the success of the district and the company as a whole. This role is perfectly suited for individuals driven by continuous development, leadership, and achieving excellence in customer service and operational execution. The AGM works closely alongside the General Manager, assisting in driving store performance and inspiring the team to create meaningful connections with guests and each other. This role goes beyond day-to-day management tasks by encouraging the AGM to develop a comprehensive understanding of the business, including sales goals, profit and loss statements, inventory management, and fostering a positive culture aligned with Caribou Coffee's core values.
An ideal Assistant General Manager is energetic, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about hands-on leadership. They play a pivotal role in motivating the team to deliver speed and service excellence, solving problems proactively, and ensuring operations run smoothly. The AGM is responsible for cash-handling policies, inventory control, order placement, and maintaining a store environment that not only meets but exceeds customer expectations. With a strong focus on development, this position requires embracing feedback, exhibiting emotional maturity, and cultivating a learner's mindset with curiosity and humility.
Compensation for the Assistant General Manager role ranges from $16.52 to $27.53 per hour, subject to local and state minimum wage regulations. This employment opportunity offers flexible scheduling considerations with requirements for availability during early mornings, evenings, some holidays, and weekends. The role is physically active, involving standing for extended periods and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Caribou Coffee is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering diversity and inclusion and supporting accommodations for applicants with disabilities or special needs.
Joining the Caribou Coffee team as an Assistant General Manager means becoming part of the 'Bou Crew,' a community-focused team dedicated to making every customer experience joyful, impactful, and memorable. This role offers a unique pathway for individuals eager to develop as leaders while contributing to a thriving coffee culture and business success. If you are passionate about coffee, leadership development, and community engagement, this position offers a rewarding and dynamic career opportunity that expands your skills and broadens your professional horizon.
Job Requirements
- must be at least 18 years of age
- ability to work early mornings, evenings, some holidays and/or weekends
- 1-3 years of prior restaurant/retail experience requiring strong customer service commitment and orientation
- high school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- has a valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred
- 1 year of supervisory experience preferred
Job Qualifications
- 1-3 years of prior restaurant/retail experience requiring strong customer service commitment and orientation
- ability to work at least one of the following: early mornings, evenings, some holidays and/or weekends
- must be at least 18 years of age
- high school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- has a valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred
- 1 year of supervisory experience preferred
Job Duties
- demonstrates the doing of team member and shift leader with ease, enthusiasm and excellence
- is responsible for developing their understanding of the business to the level of a general manager over the course of a year
- is the spark for joy to everyone who walks into the store, creating real connections that last beyond the immediate interaction and teaching the team to do the same
- is a champion for creating an environment that fosters goal-surpassing speed through effective deployment, in-the-moment problem solving and team motivation
- takes responsibility for hitting sales goals through the connection between speed & service
- takes the lead on problem resolution, shows calm, professionalism, emotional maturity, and a commitment to listening to understand
- make connections between day-to-day behaviors and the end result as you develop a broad understanding of the profit & loss statement
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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