Team Member - New Store Opening! - Full-time
Posted on October 24, 2025
Caribou Coffee is a well-known coffeehouse chain recognized for creating memorable day-making experiences that inspire a positive ripple effect of good throughout the community. As a company, Caribou Coffee focuses on three core principles: Team, Guest, and Business. This foundational focus is what drives the culture and the service quality across all their stores. The environment is welcoming and inclusive, encouraging team members to be their authentic selves while making an impact in their communities, fostering lifelong relationships, and serving the finest coffee beverages around.
Caribou Coffee is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Team Members. This is a part-time or full-time hourly role with opportunities to engage deeply with the community and the brand's mission. A Team Member at Caribou Coffee is central to delivering the brand experience, responsible for creating day-making moments through excellent guest service, hand-crafting world-class beverages, and embodying Caribou’s Purpose and Values with every customer interaction. The role demands enthusiasm, a desire to learn, and a passion for service, ensuring that each guest leaves with a smile and a memorable experience.
The Team Member position is dynamic and requires flexibility. Individuals in this role will develop personal connections with guests, anticipate their needs, and offer knowledgeable recommendations to delight and surprise customers. This person will also master beverage preparation to Caribou’s standards, prepare and serve food items, and support various operational functions within the store. The role involves cycle-crossing different responsibilities, from cash handling and order management to maintaining a clean and organized store environment.
Caribou Coffee emphasizes teamwork and core values such as supporting one another, making work fun, being authentic, taking ownership, and serving with love. Employees are expected to bring joy and positivity to their interactions, demonstrate resilience under pressure, and take pride in their ability to contribute positively to both guest experiences and the team environment. The company is dedicated to fostering inclusive employment and prides itself on providing equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, or any other protected status. The physical requirements include the ability to stand, move intermittently during shifts, and lift up to 50 pounds, with accommodations made for those who need them.
By joining Caribou Coffee, team members become part of a supportive herd where their efforts help to create a welcoming coffeehouse experience that customers love and return to time after time. This is a role that offers more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to become part of a community, develop valuable skills, and contribute to a positive culture dedicated to doing good in every cup and every smile.
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- ability to work early mornings, evenings, some holidays, and/or weekends
- ability to see, hear, speak, reach, lift up to 50 pounds, sit, stand for 4 to 8 hours, bend, and move intermittently during work hours
- willingness to follow company policies and procedures
- ability to ask for help when under pressure
- willingness to take direction from leaders
- eligible to work in the location
- physical capability to perform tasks with or without accommodations