Growth-Driven Assistant Manager: Lead & Elevate Store

Caribou Coffee; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Caribou Coffee in Willmar, MN is seeking an Assistant General Manager to partner with the GM in running the store and developing the team. This growth role focuses on strategic thinking for the store, the district, and Caribou as a whole, with a strong emphasis on leadership development and community impact.

The AGM will foster joy, connections with customers, and a culture of ownership and continuous improvement, guiding the team toward achieving sales goals and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Required: 1-3 years of restaurant/retail experience with strong customer service commitment and orientation.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, some holidays and/or weekends.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Preferred: High school diploma or GED equivalent; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the DOING of Team Member and Shift Leader with ease, enthusiasm and excellence.
• Develops understanding of the business to the level of a General Manager over the course of a year.
• Creates connections that last beyond the interaction and teaches the team to do the same.
• Drives goals through speed, service and problem solving with team motivation.
• Hits sales goals through the connection between speed and service.
• Leads on problem resolution with calm, professionalism and listening to understand.
• Develops understanding of Profit & Loss and connects daily tasks to business success.
• Manages store funds and cash-handling policies on shift.
• Oversees ordering, inventory, waste control and rotation of stock.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership potential

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Caribou Coffee in Willmar, MN is seeking an Assistant General Manager to partner with the GM in running the store and developing the team. This growth role focuses on strategic thinking for the store, the district, and Caribou as a whole, with a strong emphasis on leadership development and community impact.

The AGM will foster joy, connections with customers, and a culture of ownership and continuous improvement, guiding the team toward achieving sales goals and operational excellence.