Seasonal Barista - Part-Time

CHAGEE Modern TeaHouse•Glendale, CA

About The Position

CHAGEE is hiring seasonal Tea Baristas, known as Charistas, to support its stores during the Thanksgiving-through-New-Year's peak season. This fixed-term role runs approximately 2–3 months, with hours guaranteed to remain under 29 per week. Top performers may be considered for conversion to a permanent part-time position at the end of the season. The season start date, end date, and store location are not provided. Charistas prepare drinks to company standards, deliver excellent customer service during high-volume periods, share menu and tea knowledge with customers, and maintain a clean and safe work area. They also operate point-of-sale equipment and process customer payments. Availability is required for evenings, weekends, and public holidays, including Thanksgiving weekend, Black Friday, Christmas Eve and Day, and New Year's Eve. Employees must participate in company training before their start date and obtain a Food Handler's Permit within 30 days of starting; the company can assist. CHAGEE describes itself as a modern teahouse with more than 7,500 locations globally, rooted in Yunnan and focused on connecting people through tea. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive environment and non-discrimination.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Strong teamwork skills and a solid work ethic.
Availability for evenings, weekends, and public holidays throughout the season, including Thanksgiving weekend, Black Friday, Christmas Eve and Day, and New Year's Eve.
Availability to participate in company training before the start date.
Obtain a Food Handler's Permit within 30 days of the start date.
Ability to read and interpret instructional documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.

Nice To Haves

Passion for tea and a fun personality that contributes to CHAGEE's culture.
One year of barista experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare drink orders to company standards with speed and consistency during high-volume periods.
Follow standard operating procedures and the preparation manual.
Learn the menu, introduce new products, and share tea insights with customers.
Provide excellent customer service, especially during seasonal rush periods.
Maintain a clean and organized working area.
Comply with health and safety regulations.
Operate the POS system efficiently and accurately receive customer payments.
Upsell and suggest items to customers.
Learn additional responsibilities and take on ad-hoc assignments.