Team Member

Coffee and Bagel Brands; North Oaks (MN); On-site; USD 15,470 - 25,774; Part time

Job summary

Coffee and Bagel Brands in North Oaks is seeking a Barista to deliver exceptional guest service while preparing beverages according to Caribou standards. You'll engage with guests, develop relationships, and create positive experiences.

The ideal candidate is at least 16 years old, can work flexible hours, and preferably has experience in a retail or guest service environment. Join a team where you can be yourself and make an impact in your community.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide incredible guest service.
• Hand-craft beverages per company standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the store.
• Manage cash drawer and take guest orders.

Skills

Guest service

Active listening

Product knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Position Overview

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 is really important around here – TEAM, GUEST, BUSINESS. If you are 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, consider joining us.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides incredible guest service by:
  • Developing personal ongoing relationships with guests
  • Practicing active listening and connection
  • Anticipating guest needs and proactively solving opportunities by demonstrating product knowledge and hospitality
  • Makes enthusiastic and knowledgeable recommendations to delight guests
  • Creating day‑making experiences that spark a chain reaction of GOOD
• Hand‑crafts beverages to order per Caribou standard operating procedures
• Heats, prepares, and serves Caribou food offerings per standard operating procedures
• Floats between barista and guest service, and willingly fulfills all team member roles and responsibilities
• Takes guest orders, manages cash drawer, and follows all cash handling policies and procedures
• Maintains the look and feel of a well‑run store by following cleanliness, sanitization and organization standards
• Actively thinks and acts upon what the team and guest will need in the future
• Differentiates between problems that can be solved directly and when to ask for leader support
• Understands that the team is managing multiple priorities and willingly takes direction from leaders
• 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 joy to interacting with others and making fun happen
• Relishes being helpful to others—both team members and guests
• Has a learner's mentality and a desire to improve and do things correctly and effectively
• Shows up in every situation looking to do the right thing, serve with love, and make the biggest difference
• Takes ownership and is eager to make a positive impact on others
• Shows up ready and willing to be a reliable team player and support one another
• Is resilient under pressure and willing to ask for help

Skills and Qualifications

Required

• Ability to work at least one of the following: early mornings, evenings, some holidays and/or weekends
• Must be at least 16 years of age

Preferred

• Restaurant, retail, or guest service experience

Physical Requirements

The physical demands for this position include seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These demands may be accommodated with reasonable adjustments.

Compensation Range

$11.23 – $18.71 per hour

Starting pay is subject to local and state minimum wage regulations.

Ranges reflect what the employer reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position.

Location

113 Village Center Drive, North Oaks, Minnesota 55127

EEO Statement

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.

Brand

Caribou Coffee