Coffeehouse Operations Analyst

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, building life‑long relationships, and serving the best coffee around, join our herd! Apply today and be part of the ‘Bou Crew!

The Coffeehouse Operations Support Analyst supports the development and execution of operational design initiatives that enhance efficiency, team member experience, and guest satisfaction across Caribou Coffee locations. This role owns deployment maps, equipment placement, and floor plan reviews, while creating and maintaining back‑of‑house and small‑ware planograms. The analyst plays a key role in testing and validating operational layouts and equipment strategies to ensure optimal coffeehouse performance.

• Own and maintain deployment maps for store operations, ensuring alignment with labor models and operational standards.
• Review and validate floor plans for new and remodeled coffeehouses, ensuring layouts support efficiency and guest experience.
• Create and update BOH planograms and small‑ware floor planograms to optimize workflow and accessibility.
• Partner with equipment and capacity planning to ensure in‑store equipment matches store volume needs.
• Consider store flow and fulfillment type when innovating enhancements to the store experience.

• Design and execute tests for continuous improvement in coffeehouses, including equipment placement, deployment strategies, and floor planning improvements.
• Develop supporting materials for tests, including job aids and instructions for store teams.
• Act as liaison between Support Center partners and field teams during test execution, ensuring clear communication and timely feedback.
• Collect and consolidate feedback from store teams and analyze results in partnership with Operations Analytics to inform recommendations.

• Partner with Design & Construction, Operations, and R&D teams to ensure operational considerations are integrated into store design and equipment decisions.
• Support promotional and operational initiatives by aligning deployment strategies with new product and process requirements and working with IT Services on Point of Sale layout in store.
• Participate in project planning meetings to provide operational design expertise and ensure alignment with brand standards.
• Collaborate with store leaders by working regularly in stores to identify areas for process improvement and to innovate solutions that enhance the in‑store experience.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret and create technical layouts and planograms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management and planogram software preferred.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross‑functional teams and field leadership.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate test results and recommend improvements.

Required:

• 3-5 years of experience in store in the QSR industry
• Familiarity with equipment deployment, planogram creation, and operational testing

Preferred:

• 2 years of experience in operations design, store planning, or related role
• Experience supporting a multi‑unit retail or field operations organization
• Prior leadership experience managing direct reports
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Design, or related field

The physical requirements for this position include sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical demands may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

Caribou Coffee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We 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.

Address: 3900 Lake breeze Ave N, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55429

Brand: Caribou Coffee

Compensation Range: $43,305.00 - $82,723.00 per year

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 such a position.