Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $11.23 - $18.71
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
401(k) Plan
flexible schedule
Career development opportunities

Job Description

Caribou Coffee is a renowned coffeehouse chain known for creating day-making experiences that inspire a chain reaction of GOOD. Established with a focus on TEAM, GUEST, and BUSINESS, Caribou Coffee has succeeded in fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where both employees and customers feel valued and connected. As a staple in the coffeehouse industry, the company prides itself on serving the best coffee while emphasizing community impact and lifelong relationships. Their strong company culture emphasizes values such as supporting one another, making fun happen, being oneself, taking ownership, and serving with love. This culture promotes an engaging and fulfilling workplace where team members can thrive while delivering exceptional experiences to guests.

The Team Member role at Caribou Coffee is pivotal in delivering the core brand experience. This position centers on making day-making experiences through exceptional guest service and world-class handcrafted beverages. Team Members bring the company’s purpose and values to life in every interaction, becoming the heart of the Caribou guest experience. This role involves a combination of skills in hospitality, product knowledge, multitasking, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities for the Team Member are broad and enriching, ranging from crafting beverages and serving food to managing cash and maintaining store cleanliness. The role also includes proactive engagement with guests by developing personal relationships, practicing active listening, anticipating needs, and offering knowledgeable recommendations that delight. Employees in this role are encouraged to be resilient under pressure, demonstrate ownership, and adapt to changing priorities. The job offers a chance to be part of a supportive and fun team, emphasizing a learner’s mentality, continuous improvement, and a commitment to doing the right thing.

The position offers an hourly wage range from $11.23 to $18.71, respecting local and state minimum wage laws. The job requires physical stamina, including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and sitting intermittently for 4 to 8 hours, and other moderate physical activities. Caribou Coffee is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs. It fosters diversity and is dedicated to creating a bias-free environment for all team members and guests.

Joining Caribou Coffee means becoming part of a beloved brand that values its community, employees, and customers equally. Candidates ready to contribute positively to their local community and create memorable coffeehouse experiences will find this role both rewarding and impactful. The company’s commitment to personal growth, teamwork, and guest satisfaction ensures an enriching career path for all its team members.

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Ability to work early mornings, evenings, some holidays and/or weekends
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and sitting intermittently for 4 to 8 hours, bending, reaching, seeing, hearing, and speaking
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to handle cash and follow cash handling procedures

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to work early mornings, evenings, some holidays and/or weekends
  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Restaurant, retail, or guest service experience preferred

Job Duties

  • Provide incredible guest service by developing personal ongoing relationships with guests
  • Practice active listening and connection
  • Anticipate guest needs and proactively solve guest opportunities by demonstrating product knowledge and hospitality
  • Make enthusiastic and knowledgeable recommendations to delight guests
  • Create day making experiences that spark a chain reaction of GOOD
  • Hand-craft beverages to order per Caribou standard operating procedures
  • Heat, prepare, and serve Caribou food offerings to standard operating procedures
  • Float between barista and guest service roles, fulfilling all team member responsibilities
  • Take guest orders and manage cash drawer following cash handling policies
  • Maintain cleanliness, sanitization, and organization standards
  • Think proactively about team and guest needs
  • Differentiate between problems that can be solved directly and when to seek leader support
  • Follow directions from leaders and adapt to multiple priorities
  • Embody Core Values: Support One Another, Make Fun Happen, Be Yourself, Take Ownership, Serve With Love
  • Bring joy and fun to interactions
  • Be helpful to team members and guests
  • Maintain a learner's mentality and strive for continuous improvement
  • Show up ready to make a positive impact and serve with love
  • Take ownership and be a reliable team player
  • Be resilient under pressure and seek help when needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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