Guest-Centric Barista & Team Player

Coffee & Bagel Brands; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Free shift drink

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities

Tips

Job summary

Caribou Coffee in Rochester, MN is hiring Team Members to deliver friendly guest service, craft beverages, and support daily operations.

No experience required, but flexibility for mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays is important. Starting pay aligns with local minimums and ranges with experience; you will join a culture that values teamwork, growth, and taking ownership.

Join a brand part of Panera Brands family; contribute to a welcoming atmosphere and help guests start their day right.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent customer service mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for coffee and hospitality.
• Preferred: restaurant, retail, or guest service experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivers guest service that builds real connections, active listening, personal attention, and the small moments that make someone's day.
• Hand-crafts beverages and prepares food to standard recipes, customizing to Guest preferences.
• Confidently moves between barista, greeter, and any other role the shift calls for, ready to take on whatever task is needed in the moment.
• Takes orders and manages the cash drawer accurately, following cash-handling, safety, and security standards.
• Keeps the coffeehouse clean, organized, and well-stocked, meeting Caribou's operating standards for quality and safety.
• Anticipates what's needed next for a Guest or a teammate and acts on it before being asked.
• Makes recommendations to Guests grounded in real product knowledge, not just a script.
• Knows the difference between a problem to solve on the spot and one that calls for a leader, and asks for support accordingly.
• Takes direction from leaders and understands the team is balancing multiple priorities at once.
• Shows up for every scheduled shift on time and ready to go, maintaining reliable, consistent attendance.
• Brings the Core Values to life in all that you do: Support One Another, Make Fun Happen, Be Yourself, Take Ownership, Serve with Love.
• Brings exceptional and engaging energy to the shift, making fun happen with teammates, and for Guests.
• Approaches the role with a learner's mindset, always looking to sharpen skills and improve.
• Shows up as a dependable teammate, staying steady under pressure and asking for help when needed.
• Takes ownership of the impact they have on the people around them.

Skills

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Flexible schedule

Passion for coffee

Team orientation

Job description

Caribou Coffee in Rochester, MN is hiring Team Members to deliver friendly guest service, craft beverages, and support daily operations.

No experience required, but flexibility for mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays is important. Starting pay aligns with local minimums and ranges with experience; you will join a culture that values teamwork, growth, and taking ownership.

Join a brand part of Panera Brands family; contribute to a welcoming atmosphere and help guests start their day right.