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Caribou Coffee Company is a coffee company and coffeehouse chain based in the United States. Caribou Coffee was created in 1992 in Edina, Minnesota. As of May 2015, the business had 603 locations around the world. John Puckett, the developer of Caribou Coffee, was operating as a management consultant for Boston-based company Bain & Company, assisting other businesses create concepts and plans, when he decided to start his own business. Caribou employed over 6,000 people as of 2009. JAB Holding Group, a German investment firm, bought it for $340 million in December 2012. Caribou Coffee reported in May 2013 that 80 of its branches in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Illinois, and Eastern Wisconsin will close, with 88 others being transformed to Peet's Coffee & Tea during 2013–2014.

Company - Private
$100M to $500M
Large
Multiple locations
Food & Beverage Retailers
1992
Mike Tattersfield
What departments Caribou Coffee employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
Management - Other40.1%
Servers / Bartenders20.8%
other occupation18.5%
General and Operations Managers11.6%
Sales Managers & Supervisors9%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do Caribou Coffee employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Caribou Coffee: Newcomers: 43%, Experiencers: 21%, Experts: 13%, Veterans: 23%. Caribou Coffee employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
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Where did Caribou Coffee employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Caribou Coffee: Best Buy, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Hy-Vee. Typical Caribou Coffee employees have worked at Best Buy.
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Best Buy
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Hy-Vee
What industries did Caribou Coffee employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Caribou Coffee: Full-Service Restaurants, Limited-Service Restaurants, Niche Retailers, Food & Beverage Retailers, Colleges / Universities. Caribou Coffee employees most likely come from a Full-Service Restaurants industry background.
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Where did Caribou Coffee employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Caribou Coffee: Small: 33%, Medium: 14%, Large: 53%. Most Caribou Coffee employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at Caribou Coffee study?
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Where did employees at Caribou Coffee study?
Normandale Community College
St. Cloud State University
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at Caribou Coffee?
Time employed at Caribou Coffee: <1: 8%, 1-3: 29%, 4-8: 45%, 9-13: 14%, 14-20: 3%, 20+: 1%. Most Caribou Coffee employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does Caribou Coffee rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Caribou Coffee: 39.7% Male and 60.3% Female. Age ratio at Caribou Coffee: 16-20: 3%, 21-30: 71%, 31-40: 16%, 41-50: 6%, 51-60: 3%, 60+: 1%. Caribou Coffee rates - 17.3% more female than the industry average. Most Caribou Coffee employees are 21-30, which is on par with the industry median age range.
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What are the top roles at Caribou Coffee?
Top roles of Caribou Coffee: Shift Supervisor, Barista, Team Members, General Manager, Store Manager. The top role at Caribou Coffee is Shift Supervisor.
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Shift Supervisor
Barista
Team Members
General Manager
Store Manager

Career advancement

How does Caribou Coffee rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Caribou Coffee: low. Caribou Coffee ranks low for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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What companies do Caribou Coffee employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Caribou Coffee: Best Buy, Caribou Coffee & Einstein Bros. Bagels, Peet's, Starbucks, Target. People who work at Caribou Coffee most typically go on to work for the Best Buy.
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Best Buy
Caribou Coffee & Einstein Bros. Bagels
Peet's
Starbucks
Target

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What year was Caribou Coffee founded?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
1992.
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gender breakdown at Caribou Coffee?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
gender ratio is 60.3% female, 39.7% male.
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What industry is Caribou Coffee in?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Restaurant/Food Service.
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Where is the headquarters of Caribou Coffee?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
It’s in Minneapolis, MN.
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What is the annual revenue of Caribou Coffee?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
$100m to $500m.
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Can someone give me a list of Caribou Coffee’s affiliate partner companies?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Here you go: Coffee & Bagel Brands, Einstein Bros. Bagels.
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What companies are competitors of Caribou Coffee?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Dunkin' Donuts, Panera Bread, Starbucks.
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What’s the name of Caribou Coffee’s CEO?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Mike Tattersfield.
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How long do people usually work for Caribou Coffee?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
4-8 year(s).
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what kind of companies did Caribou Coffee employees work for?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Large companies before Caribou Coffee.
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what are the chances of career advancement at Caribou Coffee?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
low.
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who are employees usually hired by after leaving Caribou Coffee?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Best Buy, Caribou Coffee & Einstein Bros. Bagels, Peet's, Starbucks, Target, University of Minnesota, U.S. Bank, Whole Foods Market.
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Where did employees work before joining Caribou Coffee?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Best Buy, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Hy-Vee, Panera Bread, Starbucks, Target, University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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What’s the average age at Caribou Coffee?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
21-30.
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Where did most of Caribou Coffee employees go to school?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Normandale Community College, St. Cloud State University, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, University of St Thomas, University of Wisconsin-Stout.
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What's the steps of their interview?🤔
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A year ago
The interview process was straight forward. It was very standard for a retail location. We did a tour of the facility just inside of the office 🤗
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A year ago
very laid back. They have an energetic community and seemed to be screening if your energy level would match theirs. 😎
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Does Caribou hire at 16 or 18age people?🤔
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A year ago
The starting age is 16years!👍
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A year ago
Yes, they hire high school age. 🥰
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The people at caribou are amazing 🤩
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A year ago
They are very supportive and concern abt each other 🔥
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A year ago
They are always with you whenever you need them 🤩
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I've heard that employees can easily balance ♎ their work life
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A year ago
very pleasant work atmosphere 🤩
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A year ago
the atmosphere is very laid back and fun.🤗
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the atmosphere is very laid back and fun.🙏
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A year ago
IMO, it's a positive work atmosphere 🤗
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A year ago
here you learn to deal so many things 😎
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I'm looking some reviews of their employees. Can you guys help me? TIA🙏
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A year ago
Understanding and supportive crew.🤩
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A year ago
They are amazing coworker🔥
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How did you feel about telling people you worked at Caribou ☕?
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A year ago
I am ok with it but I get weird about it because I was pushed and sworn at constantly.😬
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A year ago
I was fine with it.🤩
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Why did you leave your job?😬
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A year ago
Our application here in the united states was approved.🤗
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A year ago
Left for greater pay and better management🤪
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The company has good reputation 😍. You guys can easily build strong networking
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A year ago
The company has good values and mission. They strictly maintain it 🙏
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A year ago
Solid company that cares about people😍
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here you can get the chance to meet new people everyday 😍
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A year ago
But we have to control our patience 🤗
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A year ago
rushes depending on the location 😉
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It's a typical barista job 🤗
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A year ago
I enjoyed the job, I thought I did well.🤪
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A year ago
lol 😂, but It's a good place to work for
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The work environment here is very friendly and we all look out for each other's backs here
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A year ago
It's just a lovely place and i love my coworkers, i know that i am not going to work here for a long time but its really good
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A year ago
Agreed
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Have any faced their interview. It will be great if you share your experiences 🙏. TIA
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A year ago
It was standard customer service interview. I was asked about my job history and why I wanted to work at here? 🤗
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A year ago
Easy interview, really laid back place and willing to give anyone. I was promised 11 bucks an hour plus tips. 🥰
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There is no high stress at workplace 🤗
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A year ago
Upbeat work environment.🙏
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A year ago
It's a team atmosphere🤩
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Do they hire from their LinkedIn site? 🤔
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A year ago
you must need to create strong profile so that the chances of getting job is will be much higher 🤫
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A year ago
I also have the same opinion 👍
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This pay here only works well if you have another job or another source of income
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A year ago
Thats true, with 21k to 30k dollars every year, that cant last you full time
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A year ago
Who ever said barista should be you all guys full time jobs
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how many years people like to spend at here? 🤔
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A year ago
most of the employees don't like to change their job before 4 to 8 years 🙏
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A year ago
people like to work at here because they provides job security 😍
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Is their any room for advancement? 😬
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A year ago
There are opportunity to move up in the company🔥
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A year ago
They really appreciate hard working people 🤗
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This place is really suitable for students 🥰
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A year ago
Good high school and college job. Even hours are easy to fit around any schedule🔥
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A year ago
They have flexible hours that you are able to work around school if needed for a first job.🤗
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In how many locations does Caribou Coffee is operating?
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A year ago
I guess more than 600
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A year ago
six hundred world wide
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A lot of micromanagement goes on in here
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A year ago
I think its good because it keeps everybody on check here and thats what matters, right?
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A year ago
Not a bad problem to me at all😶
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Currently they don't have any job circular at their website 😔
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A year ago
Hope so they will publish their circular soon 😎
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A year ago
Normally they need huge number of employees for their all branches 🤩
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On average, how many hours do you work a day at here?🤗
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A year ago
I am a full-time student right now. So my working hours would vary depending on when I have vacation time. 😎
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A year ago
I work 7 hours a day on average😇
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How is feedback from management delivered?🧐
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A year ago
They were always motivated to help team members improve their skills and become even more efficient🥰
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A year ago
Everything is okay. Nothing need to add 😉
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What qualifications do you need to work at here?🤔
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A year ago
it depends on the different job position 🤗
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A year ago
But it's good to have some previous work experiences 😎
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Does anyone know about this company? It would be great if you share some information regarding the organization. TIA🙏
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A year ago
nice clientele and less commercial than other major competitors🤗
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A year ago
They have good reputation in the market 🔥
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What's the procedure of their interview? Looking some reviews. TIA🙏
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A year ago
It was a 3 part interview, with3 different people over the course of 3weeks. I accepted the job 🤩
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A year ago
You must apply for an interview on their website. Interviews are group interviews. Multiple general managers will be at a location. 😎
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Does anyone have the idea of their environment? 🥰
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A year ago
The work environment is fantastic and our location has a sense of community.🙏
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A year ago
I really like their work atmosphere 🤩
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What is the vacation policy like at here? How many vacation days do you get per year?🤔
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A year ago
Well certain people got whatever they needed but others got denied😔
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A year ago
Depends on job title and years worked🙏
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Do they provide any benefits? 🧐
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A year ago
The biggest benefit is tips😉
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A year ago
Didn't get benefits because I was working as a part time 😔
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How often do you get a raise at here?🧐
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A year ago
I think twice a year🤗
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A year ago
never unless you move up in the company🙏
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All the co-workers are so friendly 🤩
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A year ago
They try to Keep good people 😉
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A year ago
Some stores have great sense of community and corporate is very helpful🤩
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What is orientation/training like?🤗
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A year ago
Training is actually pretty fun because you get to learn about caribou. Orientation is videos and a book you have to fill out 😍
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A year ago
Depends entirely on who you get. I was a good teacher, and some of my mentors were, but the company often has the blind leading😎
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Any retirement plan in this place?
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A year ago
My friend told me that they took it down because of covid, dont know if they have brought it back
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A year ago
I think they have brought the plan back
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People love to spend more years at here🥰
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A year ago
They like to spend up to 8 years at here🙏
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A year ago
They provide huge job security 🤩
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I'm looking to work only part time. What are the shift hours looks like ?🤔
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A year ago
can be anywhere from 4-8 hour long shifts.🤗
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A year ago
6 hour shifts, usually.🙏
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What's the gender ratio of their employees? 🤔
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A year ago
They have less number of female employees 😬
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A year ago
I think they should have more female candidate 🥰
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is there any job available currently in their website? 🤔
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A year ago
you can also check in their LinkedIn 👍
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A year ago
They are large number of people through their LinkedIn 😎
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Is there any break time for the staff to have their break..
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A year ago
Yes, I had enough break time thoughout the day.
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A year ago
Yes, there is a break time for staff to eat and take care of personal business i.e. bathroom breaks, phone calls, etc.
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How many years an employee like to spend at here? 😎
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A year ago
employees don't want to change their job 🤩
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A year ago
it's very positive news for us 🤗
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I've heard that they have amazing management 🔥
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A year ago
even management has proper resources 🥰
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A year ago
It's very decent and reasonable management sometimes🤗
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I love their benefits package. I never face any issues 🤩
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A year ago
You lose your paid time off that you earn when you leave the company.😬
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A year ago
Their 401k plan options are really good🥰
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The job itself pretty easy🤩
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A year ago
These people have such a passion for coffee. I will always cherish the time I spent here.🙏
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A year ago
I liked working for caribou 🥰
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How do you feel about the future? 🤔
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A year ago
It's a good company, if they keep the quality of the products they have a good future🤩
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A year ago
The company will get bigger by the time🥰
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I've heard that they have really nice manager 🥰
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A year ago
I really liked my manager. He helped me so many times🥰
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A year ago
even they are very organized 🤩
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How often is payday (weekly or biweekly)?🤔
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A year ago
We get paid biweekly and receive our tips at the end of the shift.😇
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A year ago
They always pay on time. So we don't need to worry about it. 🤩
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I want to details about their benefits. 🤗
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A year ago
It's way too expensive for the pay rate and benefits provided. Paid time off is a myth 😬
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A year ago
It's pretty average, 401K was lacking a bit, growth felt slow and free coffee was a nice perk.👍
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I was reading an article of how they are were trying to do some movement for black history month and something like that
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A year ago
They are just trying to sell market
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A year ago
Good for them
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I'm very nervous about my interview 😬
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A year ago
maybe they will ask you some question regarding on your resume and previous work related 😎
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A year ago
just do proper research on their company 🤪
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How difficult is it to get a job at here?😬
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A year ago
I had experience going in but they are willing to train the right person.👍
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A year ago
Very difficult if you're a high schooler😜
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Looking forward to applying for Barista's role as a part time job since i just got into college
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A year ago
No, you all just comment without onfirmation, ii just got from their website that they get paid from 16,000 to 35,000 dollars per year
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A year ago
It's a pretty good rate
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Can you work remotely?🧐
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A year ago
you can not work remotely for the store. Caribou Corporate may offer remote position 👍
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A year ago