What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bubble Tea Barista and Cashier position at Tea Mania New York?
Do you love the bubble tea business?
Do you love dessert shops?
Do you love bagels?
Are you someone looking to get involved in something new/unique and have a chance to learn and grow in your career?
Do you want to be able to have fun while working?
If yes, join Tea Mania today!
Tea Mania is a unique bubble tea/dessert shop that combines the flavors of the wildly popular Taiwanese Bubble Tea with exotic South Asian Kulfi, as well as plenty of original milk and fruit tea options. We’re excited to announce this barista/cashier job opening for our Jamaica, Queens, NY branch — we’re looking for awesome team members to join us!
In addition to our drinks, we serve freshly made bagels, mochi donuts, and croffles, with some delicious fusion options you won’t find anywhere else. Our bagels come in a variety of styles — everything, sesame, rainbow, and more — paired with multiple cream cheese options, offering an elevated NYC bagel experience. Our mochi donuts are soft, chewy, and baked fresh with rotating flavors and toppings, making them a standout dessert. Our croffles — the perfect hybrid of a croissant and waffle — are served hot and fresh with a variety of topping options to match any craving. We aim to bring a joyful experience for our customers and employees alike!
Responsibilities
- Make drinks (bubble tea/smoothies/fruit tea, etc.)
- Prepare fresh bagels, mochi donuts, and croffles at certain intervals of the day using proper equipment and toppings
- Greet customers as they enter
- Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients
- Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of tea/coffee blends, dairy and sugar ratios)
- Prepare beverages and desserts following recipes
- Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
- Keep the bar and prep area clean
- Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
- Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items
- Complete the NYC Food Protection Online course (if not already completed previously — this is a requirement)
Please note: This role requires a high level of professionalism, schedule flexibility (including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends), and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This role will only hire candidates with prior food service or barista experience. Preference will be given to those who are willing to accept full-time responsibilities.
Skills
- Previous work experience as a Barista
- Previous work experience as a Bagel Baker
- Work well in a team environment
- Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
- Knowledge of sanitation regulations
- Flexibility to work various shifts
- Basic math skills
- Ability to understand and cooperate with customer preferences
- Excellent communication skills
- Relevant training is a plus
Language
English (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Experience:
- Barista: 1 year (Preferred)
- Bakery: 1 year (Preferred)
- Food preparation: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Food Safety Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Jamaica, NY 11432 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17