Shift Leader: Lead a High-Energy Coffee Team

Bagel Brands; Duluth Heights (MN); On-site; USD 17,564 - 29,274; Full time

Job summary

Caribou Coffee in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking a Shift Leader to guide daily store operations alongside the General Manager. You will lead shifts, drive guest satisfaction, ensure SOPs, train teammates, and uphold core values in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

This role requires ownership of shift outcomes, strong communication, and a commitment to continuous development. Responsibilities include coaching, inventory tasks, bank deposits, product orders, and delivering exceptional

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of leadership, restaurant, retail or customer service experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, some holidays and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of the DOING of Team Member with ease, enthusiasm and excellence.
• Lead shifts that focus on team engagement and guest satisfaction with an unwavering commitment to Make Fun Happen
• Thinks strategically about maximizing product sales and waste management
• Demonstrates "total store vision" to take ownership of the look and feel of the store
• Knowledgeable about the deployment for the day, and the roles and responsibilities associated
• Consistently leverages effective communication on the floor during the shift
• Sees the needs of the team and guest and addresses situations before they become problematic
• Understands the multiple priorities of the shift and effectively communicates and delegates objectives and tasks
• Takes ownership not only for the current shift, but also the shift that follows
• Responsible for ensuring that the team is executing SOP and quality standards correctly and consistently
• Actively - and in the moment - coaches and gives feedback to Team Members to ensure they are bringing their best DOING and BEING to their role
• Trains team on role responsibilities, product knowledge and promotional items
• Performs administrative tasks with integrity and to completion, including, but not limited to bank deposits, inventory, store product orders and others as assigned.
• Actively develops Team Members and is in conversations about career and professional growth.
• Brings the Core Values to life in all that you do: Support One Another, Make Fun Happen, Be Yourself, Take Ownership, Serve With Love
• Takes ownership for their impact on other people and actively manages how they show up
• Demonstrates confidence and owns the decision-making responsibility of being the Manager on Duty
• Is resilient under pressure and brings a being of calm in critical moments
• Brings joyfulness to leading the team, serving guests and being a community member
• Seeks to be of service and create success for others
• Brings enthusiasm and curiosity to the responsibility of being a subject matter expert and helping others grow
• Demonstrates the humility and curiosity needed to be a leader of a diverse group of people and shows an eagerness to grow and learn
• Gives powerful feedback and always looking to make the biggest difference by coaching the team from commitment, not compliance
• Takes ownership for, and is eager to, make a positive impact on othersSeeks to create an inclusive and inspiring culture on every shift with every team member
• Takes full ownership of their own development and actively seeks feedback and growth opportunities

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Retail experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Caribou Coffee in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking a Shift Leader to guide daily store operations alongside the General Manager. You will lead shifts, drive guest satisfaction, ensure SOPs, train teammates, and uphold core values in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

This role requires ownership of shift outcomes, strong communication, and a commitment to continuous development. Responsibilities include coaching, inventory tasks, bank deposits, product orders, and delivering exceptional