Seasonal Barista - Part-Time

CHAGEE Modern TeaHouse•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

CHAGEE is hiring seasonal Tea Baristas (Charistas) to support its stores during the Thanksgiving-through-New-Year's peak season. This fixed-term role is expected to run approximately 2–3 months, with hours guaranteed to remain under 29 per week. High-performing seasonal employees may be considered for conversion to a permanent part-time position at season end. The role pays $20 per hour. The listed season start and end dates and store location are placeholders. Charistas prepare drinks to company standards, provide an excellent customer experience during busy periods, maintain a clean and safe work area, and accurately process customer payments. They learn the menu and share product information with customers while following company procedures and applicable health and safety regulations. Employees must be available for peak-season evenings, weekends, and public holidays, including Thanksgiving weekend, Black Friday, Christmas Eve and Day, and New Year's Eve. Company training before the start date is required. A Food Handler's Permit must be obtained within 30 days of the start date; 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 modern tea. It states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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.
Ability to read and interpret instructional documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
Obtain a Food Handler's Permit within 30 days of the start date; the company can assist.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare drink orders to company standards with speed and consistency during high-volume peak periods.
Follow standard operating procedures and the preparation manual.
Learn and understand 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 efficiently and accurately receive customer payments.
Upsell and suggest items to customers.
Learn other responsibilities and take on ad-hoc assignments.