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Assistant Manager

Coffee & Bagel Brands · Brookfield, WI

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role is meant to prepare you to run a store within a year. What do you most need to learn to get there?

What they are checking: Whether they're honest about their gaps and serious about growing into a General Manager.

Tell me about a time you developed someone on your team.

What they are checking: Whether they invest in others, since this growth role is also about building future leaders.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with your manager. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can raise concerns respectfully and then support the decision.

What would you do

A strong team member is consistently late. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they hold good performers accountable fairly instead of making exceptions.

What would you do to help the store become part of the local community?

What they are checking: Whether they think beyond the counter about building local relationships and traffic.

How would you teach the team to create real connections with guests?

What they are checking: Whether they can coach guest service in practical ways, not just tell people to be nice.

How do you handle a shift when two people call out?

What they are checking: Whether they solve staffing problems calmly and keep service going.

About the work

How would you read the store's sales and labor numbers each week?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the business side of a store, not just running shifts.

How do you build a schedule that covers the morning rush without wasting labor in the afternoon?

What they are checking: Whether they can match staffing to traffic patterns and control labor cost.

What would you look at if the store's drink quality scores started to slip?

What they are checking: Whether they can diagnose problems through training, recipes and equipment rather than guessing.

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The full job description

As published by Coffee & Bagel Brands.

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 – 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, 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 Assistant General Manager (AGM) is a GROWTH role intended to develop future leaders to think strategically about the store and globally about the future of the district and Caribou as a whole. This role requires individuals to step into leadership and possess an insatiable hunger for development and growth. This role works in partnership with the General Manager in all facets to run the store and make an impact on the team and community. Core Responsibilities • Demonstrates the DOING of Team Member and Shift Leader with ease, enthusiasm and excellence • Is responsible for developing their understanding of the business to the level of a General Manager over the course of a year • Is the spark for joy to everyone who walks into the store, creating real connections that last beyond the immediate interaction - and teaching the team to do the same • Is a champion for creating an environment that fosters goal-surpassing speed through effective deployment, in-the-moment problem solving and team motivation • Takes responsibility for hitting sales goals through the connection between speed & service • Takes the lead on problem resolution, shows calm, professionalism, emotional maturity, and a commitment to listening to understand • Make connections between day-to-day behaviors and the end result as you develop a broad understanding of the Profit & Loss statement • Organizes, executes, and improves upon administrative tasks and makes the connection between daily/weekly/monthly administrative tasks and overall business success • Responsible for all store funds while on shift by enforcing cash-handling policies • Places, receives, and verifies orders; conducts inventory; controls waste and dates and rotates inventory, when necessary • Thinks wholistically about the success of the store – focusing on not just your shift, but the next one and beyond • Seeks not just to solve problems, but to understand root causes of the problems to create sustainable change • Brings the Core Values to life in all that you do: Support One Another, Make Fun Happen, Be Yourself, Take Ownership, Serve With Love • Fully embraces their growth and development in this role, bringing humility and curiosity to the team and role • Brings curiosity and a learner’s mindset to the role and their leadership; Asks questions: What do I want to learn? What else can I do? What other experiences can I have? • Takes ownership for their own development and is hungry for feedback and to get better • Leads with a global view of the Caribou brand (evolving from shift to store to district to company) • Is a relentless culture champion, bringing the purpose and values to life in every interaction • Creates an open and trusting relationship with GM • Brings a competitive fire to the role, seeking to hit (or beat!) goals and win the game of creating day making experiences Skills and Qualifications • Required: 1-3 years of prior restaurant/retail experience requiring strong customer service commitment and orientation • Ability to work at least one of the following: early mornings, evenings, some holidays and/or weekends • Must be at least 18 years of age Preferred: • High school diploma or GED equivalent • Has a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation • 1 year of supervisory experience Physical Requirements: The physical requirements for this position are hearing, speaking, seeing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and being able to stand for 4 to 8 hours, or the ability to accomplish the physical requirements with or without 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 the discretion of Caribou or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. 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. Address: | 17065 Capitol Dr , Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005 | The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical demands may be accomplished 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. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Company”) are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities and do not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation. Brand: Caribou Coffee

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