Shift Leader: Lead with Heart, Elevate the Shift

Caribou Coffee; Elk River (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 Elk River, MN is seeking a Shift Leader to guide the team on each shift alongside the General Manager or Assistant General Manager. You’ll ensure brand standards, product quality, cleanliness, and exceptional Guest connections throughout the shift.

You will coach and train Team Members, manage tasks from promotions to inventory, and uphold safety, cash handling, and SOPs while driving friendly service and robust store performance.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Leadership experience

Flexible availability

18 years or older

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Caribou Coffee in Elk River, MN is seeking a Shift Leader to guide the team on each shift alongside the General Manager or Assistant General Manager. You’ll ensure brand standards, product quality, cleanliness, and exceptional Guest connections throughout the shift.

You will coach and train Team Members, manage tasks from promotions to inventory, and uphold safety, cash handling, and SOPs while driving friendly service and robust store performance.