Shift Lead Barista

CHAGEE Modern TeaHouse • San Diego, CA

5d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

CHAGEE (pronounced CHAH-jee) is a modern teahouse with more than 7,500 locations globally. At CHAGEE, we're awakening the world together, one cup at a time. We are a global brand with proud roots in Yunnan, committed to bringing people together through tea. CHAGEE is awakening a modern tea movement, grounded in authentic heritage, fueled by cutting edge innovation, and crafted to nourish body and spirit. Through our stores across Malaysia, China, Singapore, and Thailand, we serve a staggering 100 million cups of tea monthly. CHAGEE is excited to expand to the US market, and this is your chance to be part of an exhilarating journey as we deliver the taste of authentic tea culture to America.

Requirements

• Be a passionate tea lover
• Barista experience: 1+ years (preferred)
• Leadership experience: 1+ years (preferred)
• Food Handling Certificate Needed (Company can assist)
• Have excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Fun personality that can add to the CHAGEE culture
• Be a fast learner and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Work well as part of a team with strong work ethic
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays
• Ability to travel to other store locations or training facilities within a 20 mile radius on an as needed basis
• Be willing to learn other responsibilities and ad-hoc assignments
• Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
• Position requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking
• May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling and stooping
• Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, and POS equipment
• Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs

Responsibilities

• Support baristas with hands-on drink preparation, especially during (but not limited to) peak hours
• Manage the POS with cash handling and credit card transactions
• Demonstrate an excellent level of customer service
• Handle customer feedback with sincerity and professionalism
• Lead by example by upholding company values and promoting a positive team culture
• Assist managers in assigning barista staff tasks and delegation of duties per shift as needed
• Aid with opening and/or closing store procedures and protocols
• Support the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in ensuring the team is able to deliver high-quality and excellent customer service
• Support store and assistant managers with coaching for skill with baristas by conducting On-Job-Training (OJT)
• Participate and complete company trainings when necessary
• Practice a high standard for hospitality and our mission to "make friends through tea"
• Assist in addressing customer complaints and de-escalation solutions
• Will not be responsible for creation of schedules but may need to aid with call-off coverage as needed
• Have some awareness of sales performance and assist operations where needed
• Assist in marketing & promotion activities
• Ensure store inventory is arranged and managed properly
• Help to forecast inventory usage and delivery
• Support management with ordering and receiving inventory as needed

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $22 - $24 per hour depending on experience
• Tip eligible!
• Eligible for discretionary bonus (determined by the management team based upon metrics and dependent upon continued employment at the time of payout)
• 401k with company match (Full-time and part-time employees)
• Medical Benefits - 90% covered for full-time employees and 70% for dependents
• Vision & Dental benefits - 100% covered for full-time employees
• Paid training
• Free Tea per shift
• Flexible schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed