Seasonal Barista - Part-Time

CHAGEE Modern TeaHouse•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

CHAGEE is hiring seasonal Tea Baristas, called Charistas, to support its stores during the high-volume Thanksgiving-through-New-Year's season. This fixed-term role runs approximately 2–3 months and offers under 29 hours per week. Top performers may be considered for conversion to a permanent part-time position at the end of the season. The role pays $20 per hour. The listed start date, end date, and store location are placeholders. Charistas prepare drinks to company standards, learn and explain the menu, and provide excellent service during busy seasonal periods. They also maintain an organized and safe workspace, follow preparation procedures, and accurately process customer payments. Availability for evenings, weekends, and public holidays during peak dates is required. Company training takes place before the start date, and a Food Handler's Permit must be obtained within 30 days of starting. 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.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Strong teamwork and 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; the company can assist.
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 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 point-of-sale system efficiently and receive customer payments accurately.
Upsell and suggest items to customers.
Learn other responsibilities and take on ad-hoc assignments.