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Shift leader, Retail

Job in Waconia, Carver County, Minnesota, 55387, USA
Listing for: Caribou Coffee
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Customer Service Rep
  • Restaurant/Food Service
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 12.75 - 21.25 USD Hourly USD 12.75 21.25 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

At Caribou Coffee we create day-making experiences that spark a chain reaction of GOOD. This is our purpose. Our team focuses on TEAM, GUEST, BUSINESS. 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! Apply today and be part of the ‘Bou Crew.

Position Overview

The Shift Leader is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the store in partnership with the General Manager or the Assistant General Manager. The Shift Leader ensures the team understands goals, expectations, products, cleanliness, new directives and guest connections during the shift.

Core Responsibilities
  • Demonstrates mastery of the DOING of Team Member with enthusiasm and excellence
  • Lead shifts that focus on team engagement and guest satisfaction with a commitment to Make Fun Happen
  • Think strategically about maximizing product sales and waste management
  • Demonstrate “total store vision” and take ownership of the look and feel of the store
  • Be knowledgeable about the deployment for the day, and the roles and responsibilities involved
  • Communicate effectively on the floor during the shift
  • Anticipate the needs of the team and guests and address situations before they become problematic
  • Understand multiple shift priorities and effectively communicate and delegate objectives and tasks
  • Take ownership for the current shift and the following shift
  • Ensure the team is executing SOP and quality standards consistently
  • Coach and provide feedback to Team Members to ensure they bring their best DOING and BEING
  • Train the team on role responsibilities, product knowledge and promotions
  • Perform administrative tasks with integrity and completeness, including bank deposits, inventory, store product orders and others as assigned
  • Actively develop Team Members and discuss career growth
  • Represent Core Values:
    Support One Another, Make Fun Happen, Be Yourself, Take Ownership, Serve With Love
  • Own impact on others and manage how they show up
  • Demonstrate confidence and decision-making as Manager on Duty
  • Remain calm under pressure and lead with positivity
  • Foster joy and service to guests and the community
  • Aim to create success for others and be of service
  • Exercise enthusiasm and curiosity as a subject matter expert and help others grow
  • Demonstrate humility and curiosity to lead a diverse group and pursue growth
  • Provide powerful feedback and coach for commitment, not compliance
  • Take ownership for positive impact on others and promote inclusivity and inspiration on every shift
  • Own personal development and seek feedback and growth opportunities
Skills and Qualifications
Required:
  • At least 1 year of leadership, restaurant, retail or customer service experience, or properly trained and approved by Caribou Coffee to act as Shift Leader
  • Ability to work early mornings, evenings, some holidays and/or weekends
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
Preferred:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Physical Requirements

The position requires hearing, speaking, seeing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and standing for 4 to 8 hours, or the ability to meet these requirements with reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Caribou reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at its discretion. This description is intended to describe the general level of work performed and is not all-inclusive.

Caribou Coffee Operating Company, Inc. and its affiliates are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on characteristics 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: 77 Highway 5 W, Waconia, Minnesota 55387

Compensation

Compensation Range: $12.75 - $21.25 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 such position.

The physical demands for this position include reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours, with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Caribou Coffee reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its managers.

Brand

Caribou Coffee

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