Tea Shop Clerk

This is not a summer job as training takes 2-3 months. Only those interested in a longer commitment will be considered. Our staff stay 1-5 years.

NO WALK-INS. Please apply through our website.

Learn about TEA, work in the tea industry at a cool, locally owned business.

PLEASE PROVIDE daily availability over the course of a week and read below what to submit before applying.

No phone calls or emails, please. We will be in touch with candidates we are interested in interviewing.

About the position – duties will include the following:
18-30 hours/week Tuesday – Saturday (Saturday required)
An interest in learning about camellia sinensis – the tea plant – and tea in all its forms.
Ability to commit to longer term employment as training takes 2-3 months.
Help sell tea and process online orders for takeout, pickup and shipping
Assembling packaged tea products
Deliver brewed tea and light food offerings to in-house customers – we are moving to counter ordering so this is not a waitressing position
Simple food plating
Dishwashing of delicate teaware and dishes
Cleaning of tearoom kitchen, prep areas, retail shelves, dining tables, high-touch surfaces and bathroom
Restocking
Regular inventory of tea
Enthusiastically educate customers about Camellia Sinensis – Tea!
Adherence to best practices in regards to health and cleanliness of the tearoom to minimize the spread of COVID19 and other viruses.

Requirements:
Weekend and hours into the early evenings required.
Hours for shifts are between 11a-7p.
Minimum of 3 shifts per week with Saturdays required.
Previous food industry experience a plus
Must be able to stand on your feet 6 hours/shift

A positive attitude, being able to work as part of a team, fill in for shifts when needed, learn the responsibilities of the job, and an enjoyment for working with the public is a must.

Must be mature, responsible, be able to talk to customers of all kinds, have good personal hygiene, and be able to multitask and analyze a situation in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer:
A fun, dynamic, supportive team and environment to work in
Learn about tea – for lifelong enjoyment
Opportunity for advancement and pay raises
Accumulated PTO accrues after 3 months on staff
This role will start at minimum $17/hr guaranteed plus cash tips DOE.
Raise(s) based on performance and passing tea training to become a skilled brewer which takes ~2-3 months.
Up to 8 hours of pay for learning the material outside normally scheduled hours upon passing 3 quizzes and becoming a Devotea!
Employee discount of 20% on food and treats, tea and teaware!
Free tea tasting while on shift
Shifts are 6-8 hours long
We have the nicest customers!
Flexible or fixed work schedule (until you are trained, it will be somewhat varied)
Opportunity to work in a cool, locally owned and operated business that has connections to tea growing regions all over the world with opportunities to travel!

SEND THE FOLLOWING:

• An email describing your tea knowledge, if any, and your relevant work experience and how it relates to working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Daily availability – number of hours available per week and specific days you're not available.
• Resumé including work experience and any food service experience, experience with tea a plus
• 3 professional references with phone numbers and relationship – only from previous managers/owners
• Why are you interested in tea and this job?

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We have plastic shields at check-in/register and will follow CDC guidelines on masking. Staff can choose if they'd like to wear a mask or not.

Application Question(s):

• How many shifts are you looking for per week?
• What days of the week can you work? Saturdays are required with occasional shift swaps to have it off.
• Please explain any work situations that were less than 4 months.
• Please share your expectations and what you'd like to get out of this job.

Work Location: One location