Seasonal Barista

Position: Seasonal Tea Barista (Charista)

Pay Rate: $20 per hour

Employment Type: Seasonal, Part-Time (under 29 hours/week)

Season Start Date: [INSERT START DATE]

Season End Date: [INSERT END DATE]

Location: [INSERT STORE LOCATION]

Reports to: Store Manager

About CHAGEE

CHAGEE (pronounced CHAH-jee) is a modern teahouse with more than 7,500 locations globally. 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.

The Modern Tea Movement starts with you. At CHAGEE, we're connecting the world through modern tea — making friends, pouring tea, and building careers along the way. Join a team rooted in tradition, fueled by purpose, and scaling a global movement across North America.

About This Seasonal Role

We're gearing up for our biggest season yet, Thanksgiving through New Year's - and we need energetic, tea-loving Charistas to help us deliver an exceptional guest experience at peak volume. This is a fixed-term seasonal role running approximately 2-3 months, with the potential to transition to a permanent part-time position for top performers.

What You'll Do

• Prepare all drink orders to company standards with speed and consistency during high-volume peak periods
• Follow SOPs and preparation manual closely
• Learn and understand our menu so you can 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
• Efficiently operate POS and receive payment from customers accurately
  
  

What We're Looking For

• A passionate tea lover with a fun personality that adds to the CHAGEE culture
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong team player with a solid work ethic - peak season demands peak effort
• Ability to upsell and suggestive-sell items to all customers
• Willingness to learn other responsibilities and take on ad-hoc assignments
• Availability to participate in company training before your start date
• Barista experience: 1 year (preferred but not required)
• Food Handler's Permit required within 30 days of start date (company can assist)
• Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
• Peak availability required: Must be available for evenings, weekends, and public holidays throughout the season - including Thanksgiving weekend, Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve
  
  

Shifts Available

• Afternoon Shift
• Night / Evening Shift
• Weekends
• Public Holidays (required availability during peak season dates)
  
  

Your Benefits

• Tip eligible!
• Paid training
• Free tea per shift
• Flexible schedule
  
  

Note: 401k with company match, medical, vision, and dental benefits apply to full-time employees and are not included in this seasonal role.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking around the store
• May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, and stooping
• Frequent use of computers and other technology including handheld equipment, cash register, and POS systems
• Frequently lift/move up to 25 lbs
  
  

Important Notes for Seasonal Employees

• This is a fixed-term seasonal position
• Hours are guaranteed to remain under 29 hours per week
• Top-performing Seasonal Charistas may be considered for permanent part-time conversion at season end - your Store Manager will communicate this process
• Food Handler's Permit must be obtained within 30 days of your start date
  
  

This is your chance to be part of one of the most exciting global tea brands entering the US market - and to experience CHAGEE at its most electric time of year. Apply now and join us for the season.

CHAGEE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.