Jobs › Dutch Bros

Full-Time Shift Lead – Bourbonnais, IL

Dutch Bros · IL · Full time

Posted Jul 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

Apply at Dutch Bros

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

This is a full-time Shift Lead role. How do you see the difference between being a great Broista and being a great lead?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that leading means making the crew successful, not just being fast themselves.

You need to have had no disciplinary action in the last 90 days. Tell me about how you have handled coaching you received in the past.

What they are checking: Whether they take coaching seriously and have shown they can learn and improve.

Tell me about a time you took on a task nobody else wanted to do.

What they are checking: Whether they live the servant leadership the posting describes.

How do you stay on top of the certificates, trainings and knowledge tests the role requires?

What they are checking: Whether they are organized and reliable about compliance requirements.

How would you keep crew energy up during a long, slow afternoon?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep culture and standards strong even when it is quiet.

What would you do

How would you set up crew positions at the start of a busy morning shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can place people based on strengths to keep the line moving smoothly.

A Broista is not following a drink recipe correctly. How do you correct them without embarrassing them?

What they are checking: Whether they coach privately and respectfully while still protecting quality.

What would you do if you saw a crew member being short with a customer?

What they are checking: Whether they step in to protect the customer experience and follow up with the crew member.

The shop runs low on a key ingredient halfway through the day. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can problem-solve, communicate with customers and alert leadership.

About the work

What food safety habits would you make sure the whole crew follows?

What they are checking: Whether they hold everyone to food handler standards, not just themselves.

Practice this interview out loud.

Offer builds a real interview for this exact role at Dutch Bros from your resume and this job description, asks the questions one at a time, and tells you what landed. The first one is free.

Practice this out loud

The full job description

As published by Dutch Bros.

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing. At Dutch Bros Coffee, we are more than just a coffee company. We are a fun-loving, mind-blowing company that makes a difference one cup at a time. Position Overview As a Shift Lead, you will ensure that the vision, culture, and core values of Dutch Bros are upheld on every shift. We look to our Shift Leads to be servant leaders within the shop, communicating with leadership on any internal or external feedback. They are the ones who do the hard, and sometimes less desirable, work so that the rest of the crew can focus on core values during shifts. Job Qualifications • 6 months of Broista experience at Dutch Bros preferred • No disciplinary action for the past 90 days, required • Disciplinary action is defined as a coaching conversation resulting in the completion of formal documentation with signatures • Successfully completed the most recent flowcheck (90% score or better) and on time • A prerequisite to employment is to obtain and maintain a Food Handler Permit/Certification as required based on state/local regulations • Ability to complete, pass and maintain mandatory certificates, training, and knowledge tests under the Dutch Bros required standards for company policies and federal, state, and/or local regulations Schedule: • This role requires that you have availability to work a minimum of 32 hours per week. • Available to work a flexible, ever-changing schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Key Result Area (KRA): Lead the experience for every Broista on shift that ensures a mind-blowing experience for every customer: • Cultivate the Dutch Bros atmosphere and standards on shift ensuring that Broistas are meeting all expectations; help solve problems on shift • Manage the shift - responsible for ensuring Broistas are prepared for any specials or promotions and have the right energy and attitude for the customer Be an expert on drink and operational fundamentals to execute Broista training: • Primary responsibility is to model and meet all expectations of the Broista role • Train new Broistas operationally and culturally while providing a fun-loving, mind-blowing environment • Set Broistas up for success by covering all aspects of the Manifesto during training Aid your Shop Manager and Shop Lead in shop inventory management, support, and other delegated duties: • Set up the next shift for success in all areas: counting tills, bank deposits, restocking products, putting inventory away, meeting cleanliness standards, etc. • Communicate with your manager and share wins and opportunities for improvement with your shop leaders • Be a good role model. Attend mandatory meetings, know your resources, and adhere to all company policies and procedures as laid out in the Shift Lead Field Guide and Employee Handbook • Aid the Shop Manager and Shop Leads in Inventory • Aid the Shop Lead and Shop Manager in ensuring shop setup and cleanliness standards are met • Work with the Shop Lead and Shop Manager in following up with Quality Assurance inspections and accountability process Levels of Leadership Expectations Anchor Points • Excellent Communicator: Communicate appropriate information up to your leaders, and communicate expectations to the crew while on shift. • Available: You must be able to work shift lead shifts and be present at shop meetings and culture building events. Level-Up Arrow: Effort + Skill x Attitude = Performance • Effort: Giving it your all! Wanting more for yourself and for others. Going above and beyond your own perceived capabilities. • Skill: Being a master at the craft. Having high emotional intelligence and a great understanding of people. Keeping a mindset and heart to be a student of the game. • Attitude: Have an attitude that is unshakeable. Be resilient and optimistic. “To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. * You must also demonstrate all Broista Levels of Leadership expectations (anchors and level-up arrows). Employee Benefits & Perks • Free Dutch Bros swag • Free coffee per Employee Drink Policy • Paid volunteer hours • Employee Assistance Program • Access to our Financial Wellness Platform • 401(k) eligibility after 1 year of employment • Education Benefit Program after 1 year of employment Full-time shift lead also receives: • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance • Sick time, as applicable by state law • Paid time off • Paid holidays (6 per year) *More details on all benefits provided after onboarding Physical Requirements • Constant standing/walking, up to 10 hours at a time • Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crawling • Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 65 lbs • Possible exposure to extreme heat and/or cold temperatures • Occasional ascending or descending on ladders and ramps • Frequent, continual, intermittent flexing, or rotation of the wrist(s) and spine • Constantly receiving detailed information through oral communication • Constant clarity of vision at near and/or far distances • Constant cash handling requiring mental math • Constant talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas by means of verbal communication *Qualifying candidates may be eligible to receive relocation compensation upon acceptance of a job offer that requires them to move. The amount of relocation compensation varies and is based on the total distance of the relocation (among other variables). Compensation: Up to $22.50 per hour Number includes an average tip of $6.00 per hour. What we strive for: a fun environment, great co-workers, and a chance to make a difference in your community. What we don't guarantee: tip averages. Actual tips may vary based on a variety of factors including location, position, hours, and quality of service. Average hourly tips are based on 2025 reporting. If you like wild growth and working in a unique and fun environment, surrounded by positive community, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Apply at Dutch Bros