
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Equal opportunity employer
Employee Discounts
workplace diversity
Training and development opportunities
Supportive team environment
Job Description
Caribou Coffee is a well-known coffee company dedicated to creating exceptional day-making experiences that inspire a chain reaction of goodness. This establishment prioritizes the core elements of TEAM, GUEST, and BUSINESS to foster a welcoming environment for its customers and employees alike. Caribou Coffee is proud of its purpose to impact communities positively by serving high-quality coffee and creating meaningful relationships with its customers. Recognized for its commitment to excellent coffee craftsmanship and warm service, Caribou Coffee operates stores across various locations, offering a unique, community-focused coffeehouse experience. The company values diversity and inclusion, encouraging individuals to be themselves and make meaningful contributions while growing within the organization. It embraces equal employment opportunity and provides workplace accommodations to employees who require them. The company also maintains a supportive culture with core values such as supporting one another, making fun happen, taking ownership, serving with love, and being authentic.
The Team Member position at Caribou Coffee is central to offering the iconic Caribou experience. This role is responsible for delivering outstanding guest service, crafting world-class, hand-made beverages, and embodying the company’s purpose and values during every interaction with customers and team members. The Team Member ensures day-making experiences by engaging personally with guests, anticipating their needs, and proactively addressing opportunities to enhance their visit. They are expected to maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment while adhering to Caribou's standards and procedures for beverage and food preparation. Flexibility is a critical aspect of the role, as Team Members float between roles as baristas and guest service representatives as needed. This position requires responsibility in handling cash, managing inventory, and supporting overall store operations to ensure efficiency in meeting customer expectations. Candidates must be physically capable of standing, lifting moderately heavy items, and moving intermittently during shifts lasting between 4 to 8 hours. The company values resilience, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn and improve on the job. Team Members are encouraged to take initiative, support their colleagues, and contribute to an uplifting work environment where fun and passion for coffee thrive. The role offers an opportunity to develop customer service skills, gain experience in the fast-paced retail and food service industry, and become part of a supportive and inclusive team dedicated to creating memorable coffeehouse experiences.
The Team Member position at Caribou Coffee is central to offering the iconic Caribou experience. This role is responsible for delivering outstanding guest service, crafting world-class, hand-made beverages, and embodying the company’s purpose and values during every interaction with customers and team members. The Team Member ensures day-making experiences by engaging personally with guests, anticipating their needs, and proactively addressing opportunities to enhance their visit. They are expected to maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment while adhering to Caribou's standards and procedures for beverage and food preparation. Flexibility is a critical aspect of the role, as Team Members float between roles as baristas and guest service representatives as needed. This position requires responsibility in handling cash, managing inventory, and supporting overall store operations to ensure efficiency in meeting customer expectations. Candidates must be physically capable of standing, lifting moderately heavy items, and moving intermittently during shifts lasting between 4 to 8 hours. The company values resilience, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn and improve on the job. Team Members are encouraged to take initiative, support their colleagues, and contribute to an uplifting work environment where fun and passion for coffee thrive. The role offers an opportunity to develop customer service skills, gain experience in the fast-paced retail and food service industry, and become part of a supportive and inclusive team dedicated to creating memorable coffeehouse experiences.
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- ability to work early mornings, evenings, some holidays and/or weekends
- physical ability to see, hear, speak, reach, lift up to 50 pounds, sit, stand for 4 to 8 hours, bend and move intermittently during working hours
- willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
- strong interpersonal and communication skills
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
- Provides incredible guest service by developing personal ongoing relationships with guests
- practices active listening and connection
- anticipates guest needs and proactively solves guest opportunities by demonstrating product knowledge and hospitality
- makes enthusiastic and knowledgeable recommendations to delight guests
- creates day-making experiences that spark a chain reaction of GOOD
- hand-crafts beverages to order per Caribou standard operating procedures
- heats, prepares, and serves Caribou food offerings to Caribou standard operating procedures
- floats between barista and guest service and willingly fulfills all team member roles and responsibilities
- takes guest orders and manages cash drawer following all cash handling policies and procedures
- maintains the look and feel of a well-run store by following cleanliness, sanitization and organization standards
- actively thinks and acts upon what the team and guest will need in the future
- differentiates between problems that can be solved directly and when to ask for leader support
- understands that the team is managing multiple priorities and willingly takes direction from leaders
- brings the Core Values to life in all actions
- brings joy to interactions and makes fun happen
- relishes the opportunity to be helpful to team members and guests
- has a learner’s mentality and a desire to do things correctly and effectively
- shows up looking to do the right thing, serve with love and make a positive difference
- takes ownership and is eager to make a positive impact
- shows up ready and willing to be a reliable team player and support others
- is resilient under pressure and willing to ask for help
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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