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Coffee & Bagel Brands · Weston, WI

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you made someone's day in a job or anywhere else.

What they are checking: Whether they naturally connect with people, since the role is built around guest experience.

How would you go about learning all the drink recipes and standards?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real plan to learn quickly and follow standard operating procedures.

Tell me about a time you worked with a team during a really busy rush.

What they are checking: Whether they communicate and help teammates instead of only focusing on their own station.

Why do you want to work at Caribou specifically?

What they are checking: Whether they have a genuine reason to join, which tends to mean they will stay longer.

What would you do

The store is looking for morning and daytime availability. What does your schedule look like, especially early mornings?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover the busy morning rush, which is what the store needs most.

A regular comes in every morning. How would you build a relationship with them over time?

What they are checking: Whether they remember names and orders and make small connections that bring people back.

The line is out the door and a guest says their drink was made wrong. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, fix it kindly and keep the line moving.

A guest can't decide what to order. How would you help them?

What they are checking: Whether they can ask a couple of questions and make a confident recommendation.

What would you do if you saw a coworker skipping cleaning tasks?

What they are checking: Whether they help keep standards up in a friendly way rather than ignoring problems.

About the work

Why is food safety important when you're heating and serving food in a coffee shop?

What they are checking: Whether they take temperatures, cleanliness and allergens seriously even in a quick-service setting.

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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! LOOKING FOR MORNING/DAYTIME AVAILABILTY Position Overview: The Team Member is the core of the Caribou experience. They are responsible for creating day making experiences through delivering unparalleled guest service, making world-class hand-crafted beverages and bringing the Purpose and Values of Caribou to life in every interaction. Core Responsibilities • Provides incredible Guest Service by: • Developing personal ongoing relationships with guests • Practicing active listening and connection • Anticipating guest needs and proactively solving guest opportunities by demonstrating product knowledge and hospitality • Makes enthusiastic and knowledgeable recommendations to delight guests • Creating day making experiences that spark a chain reaction of GOOD • Hand-crafts beverages to order per Caribou standard operating procedures • Heats, prepares, and serves Caribou food offerings to Caribou standard operating procedures • Floats between barista and guest service, and willingly fulfills all team member roles and responsibilities • Takes guest orders & manages cash drawer and follows all cash handling policies and procedures • Maintains the look and feel of a well-run store by following cleanliness, sanitization and organization standards • Actively thinks and acts upon what the team and guest will need in the future • Differentiates between problems that can be solved directly and when to ask for leader support • Understands that the team is managing multiple priorities and willingly takes direction from leaders • Brings the Core Values to life in all that you do: Support One Another, Make Fun Happen, Be Yourself, Take Ownership, Serve With Love. • Brings joy to the opportunity to interact with others and make fun happen • Relishes the opportunity to be helpful to others – both to team members and guests • Has a learner’s mentality and has a desire to get better and do things correctly and effectively • Shows up in every situation looking to do the right thing, serve with love and make the biggest difference • Takes ownership for and is eager to make a positive impact on others • Shows up ready and willing to be a reliable team player and support one another • Is resilient under pressure and is willing to ask for help Skills and Qualifications Required: • Ability to work at least one of the following: early mornings, evenings, some holidays and/or weekends. • Must be at least 16 years of age. Preferred: • Restaurant, retail, or guest service experience. Physical Requirements: 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 must be accomplished 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: | 2310 Scholfield Ave , Weston, Wisconsin 54476 | 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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