Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $20.00 - $22.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Referral Bonus
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule

Job Description

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a renowned specialty coffee and tea retailer founded in Southern California in 1963. Over the decades, the company has expanded globally with cafes and offices in locations including California, Singapore, and Malaysia. As one of the world’s largest specialty coffee and tea retailers, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf remains committed to its foundational values, heritage, and passion for delivering exceptional products. It is a brand known not only for its premium quality coffee and tea but also for its caring spirit, creativity, and commitment to excellence. The company’s team members are integral to maintaining its reputation and creating memorable experiences for guests. Being part of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf means joining a community centered around passion—passion for high-quality beverages, for people, and for customer satisfaction. This passion is contagious and reflected in the energetic, friendly atmosphere found in every café globally.

The Barista position is a unique opportunity to become part of this vibrant brand and dynamic team. Ideal candidates are passionate about coffee and tea and eager to provide outstanding guest service. As a Barista, you will engage guests daily by curating memorable experiences through expert knowledge and a welcoming presence. The role involves more than just brewing coffee and tea; it’s about sharing a story, educating guests about sustainability practices, and creating connections that turn first-time visitors into loyal customers. This role offers significant opportunities for professional development, with many General Managers rising through the ranks starting as Baristas. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf fosters a fun, inclusive, and socially responsible working environment where team members are valued and encouraged to be themselves. With a pay range of $20.00 to $22.00 hourly (depending on local wage ordinances and experience), this position also includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision coverage, paid holidays, sick pay, referral bonuses, and flexible scheduling. Working conditions vary and may include standing, lifting, balancing, and exposure to varied temperatures and environments. Overall, joining The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf as a Barista means becoming part of a globally respected brand that values teamwork, honesty, respect, and ownership while providing a fulfilling and engaging career.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience in food service or hospitality preferred
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • Commitment to company core values - friendliness, respect, ownership, teamwork, honesty
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

Job Qualifications

  • Friendly and respectful attitude
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Passion for coffee and tea
  • Customer service experience preferred
  • Ability to communicate clearly and engage guests
  • Willingness to learn and develop new skills
  • Basic math and cash handling skills

Job Duties

  • Be a warm host- guide guests through their coffee experience from beginning to end providing exceptional guest service throughout
  • Create coffee moments- share your knowledge, our coffee, and our sustainability practices with guests
  • Be a coffee & tea expert
  • You bring the passion, we provide the training, and you share it with the guest
  • Generate new guests
  • Care about safety
  • Contribute to store tidiness, organize stock, innovate new ways to do things, take initiative with tasks and ideas

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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