Shift Leader

Coffee & Bagel Brands; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Free Shift Drink

Flexible Schedule

Growth Opportunities

Tips

Job summary

Caribou Coffee in Maplewood, MN is seeking a Shift Leader to guide the coffeehouse during shifts, ensuring brand standards, guest connections, and smooth operations. You’ll lead a team, communicate on the floor, and coordinate tasks to keep the store running at a high standard.

The role involves coaching team members, handling cash procedures, and maintaining a welcoming environment while meeting performance targets and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of leadership experience.
• Flexible availability to cover different days, times, or shifts.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts with brand standards, guest connections, and team direction.
• Manage shift operations to keep the team engaged and on track.
• Oversee cash handling, safety, and store procedures during shifts.
• Coach and train team members on responsibilities, product knowledge, and promotions.
• Ensure timely completion of administrative tasks like deposits and inventory.

Skills

Leadership experience

Flexible availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company

At Caribou Coffee we create day-making experiences that spark a chain reaction of GOOD! This is our purpose. Our team brings this to life by focusing on what’s really important around here – TEAM, GUEST, BUSINESS! It’s that simple. If you’re ready to work somewhere you can be yourself while making an impact on your community, creating life‑long relationships, and serving the best coffee around, join our herd!

Position Overview

The Shift Leader is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the coffeehouse in partnership with the General Manager or the Assistant General Manager. The Shift Leader makes sure the team has a clear understanding of brand standards, expectations, products, cleanliness, new directives, and Guest connections during the shift.

Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of every Team Member responsibility with confidence, enthusiasm, and excellence
• Leads shifts with an unwavering commitment to Make Fun Happen — keeping the team engaged, the energy up, and the shift on track
• Optimizes product sales while effectively managing waste and maintaining an inviting, well‑executed coffeehouse environment.
• Knows the day's deployment and the roles tied to it, communicating clearly on the floor to keep the shift moving
• Reads the needs of the team, anticipates the shift's competing priorities, and delegates objectives and tasks accordingly
• Takes ownership of the current shift and sets up a smooth hand-off for the shift that follows
• Ensures the team executes standard operating procedures and upholds Caribou's standards for quality, cash handling, and store safety and security
• Coaches and trains the team in the moment — on role responsibilities, product knowledge, promotions, and recipe prep, including adjustments for a guest's request
• Performs administrative tasks timely with integrity and follow-through, including bank deposits, inventory, and product orders
• Actively develops Team Members, providing coaching and feedback in the moment
• Brings the Core Values to life in all that you do: Support One Another, Make Fun Happen, Be Yourself, Take Ownership, Serve With Love
• Owns the decision‑making that comes with being Manager on Duty, staying resilient and calm under pressure
• Leads with humility, curiosity, and heart — building an inclusive culture on every shift and taking full ownership of their own growth and the impact they have on others
• Trains new team members on role responsibilities, product knowledge, and promotional items
• Arrives on time for every scheduled shift, prepared and ready to contribute to the team's success.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• At least 6 months of experience in a leadership role , or properly trained and approved to take on Shift Leader responsibilities
• To support the needs of the business and the team, Shift Leaders are expected to maintain flexible availability. While hiring may be based on current scheduling needs, Shift Leaders may be required to work different days, times, or shifts as business and operational needs change.
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred: High school diploma or GED equivalent

Benefits

• Employee Discount & Free Shift Drink Flexible schedule Growth Opportunities Tips

Location & Compensation

• Address: 3100 White Bear Avenue N, Maplewood, Minnesota 55109
• Compensation Range: $12.75 - $21.25 per hour *

*Starting pay is subject to Local and State Minimum Wage regulations. **Ranges reflect what employer reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for such position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands for this position are reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical demands may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations. The duties of this position may change from time to time.

Company Policies

Caribou Coffee reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Caribou Coffee Operating Company, Inc. and its affiliates are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

About the Brand

Caribou Coffee serves high-quality handcrafted beverages and crave‑worthy food in more than 800 coffeehouses worldwide. Committed to building personal connections and supporting the communities it serves, Caribou uses premium ingredients like specialty‑grade coffee and real chocolate chips in our handcrafted beverages to help create day‑making experiences for every guest. Caribou Coffee is part of Panera Brands with Panera Bread® and Einstein Bros.® Bagels. To learn more, visit cariboucoffee.com.