Matcha Barista (Full-time)

Initia International Pte. Ltd.; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 1,754,000 - 1,894,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training in specialty coffee

Career growth opportunities

Modern dessert-coffee environment

Staff meals or discounts

Job summary

INITIA GROUP operates a Korean-inspired matcha-tea house and dessert concept, seeking an Entry-level Barista (Matcha & Dessert Specialist) to prepare and serve high-quality beverages, gelato, and desserts while delivering friendly service.

The role supports daily operations, ensures beverage quality, cleanliness, and a great customer experience in a fast-paced setting. Training provided; visa eligibility for Singapore required.

Qualifications

• Barista or café experienced preferred (training provided)
• Experience in gelato, dessert, or specialty beverage concepts is an advantage
• Friendly, outgoing, and committed to outstanding customer service.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Food hygiene certification is an advantage
• Applicants must have the appropriate eligibility to work in Singapore. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve matcha-based beverages, including hot and iced matcha drinks, according to established recipes and standards.
• Prepare and serve matcha and tea-based beverages, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
• Prepare and serve matcha and tea drinks, including appropriate portioning and presentation.
• Recommend matcha, tea, and dessert options based on customer preferences.
• Explain menu items, ingredients, flavours, and preparation methods to customers when required.
• Operate and maintain coffee machines, grinders, matcha preparation equipment, and other beverage equipment properly.
• Follow standard recipes and preparation procedures to maintain consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, labelling, and rotation of ingredients and products.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the bar, beverage preparation area, equipment, utensils, and customer-facing areas.
• Monitor stock levels and report replenishment needs.
• Take customer orders accurately and operate the POS/cashier system.
• Provide friendly, professional, and efficient customer service throughout the customer journey.
• Support opening and closing duties, including station setup, cleaning, equipment checks, and replenishment.
• Work closely with the service team to ensure smooth and timely order fulfilment.
• Assist with promotional activities, new product launches, tastings, and seasonal menu offerings when required.
• Follow workplace safety, food hygiene, and operational SOPs at all times.

Skills

Barista/Café experience

Customer service orientation

Fast-paced environment

Education

Food hygiene certification (advantage)

Job description

Job Title: Barista (Matcha & Dessert Specialist)

Job Level: Entry-level

Department: F&B Operations

Full-Time Rate: $2,500 to $2,700/month

Schedule: 6 working days per week | 1 day off per week

Part-Time Rate: $13 to $15/hour

Schedule: Minimum 4 days/week, 20 hours/week minimum, up to 35 hours/week

Overall Job Objectives:

The Matcha Barista is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality matcha beverages, coffee, gelato, and other dessert offerings while providing friendly and attentive customer service. The role supports the daily operations of a Korean-inspired matcha-tea house and dessert concept by maintaining beverage quality, presentation, cleanliness, and an enjoyable customer experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve matcha-based beverages, including hot and iced matcha drinks, according to established recipes and standards.

• Prepare and serve matcha and tea-based beverages, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.

• Prepare and serve matcha and tea drinks, including appropriate portioning and presentation.

• Recommend matcha, tea, and dessert options based on customer preferences.

• Explain menu items, ingredients, flavours, and preparation methods to customers when required.

• Operate and maintain coffee machines, grinders, matcha preparation equipment, and other beverage equipment properly.

• Follow standard recipes and preparation procedures to maintain consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.

• Ensure proper handling, storage, labelling, and rotation of ingredients and products.

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the bar, beverage preparation area, equipment, utensils, and customer-facing areas.

• Monitor stock levels of matcha, beans, milk, teas, toppings, and other operating supplies, and report replenishment needs.

• Take customer orders accurately and operate the POS/cashier system.

• Provide friendly, professional, and efficient customer service throughout the customer journey.

• Support opening and closing duties, including station setup, cleaning, equipment checks, and replenishment.

• Work closely with the service team to ensure smooth and timely order fulfilment.

• Assist with promotional activities, new product launches, tastings, and seasonal menu offerings when required.

• Follow workplace safety, food hygiene, and operational SOPs at all times.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Outlet Manager or Supervisor.
  

Job Specifications:

• Barista or café experienced preferred (training provided)

• Experience in gelato, dessert, or specialty beverage concepts is an advantage

• Friendly, outgoing, and committed to outstanding customer service.

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Food hygiene certification is an advantage

• Applicants must have the appropriate eligibility to work in Singapore. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits of the role:

• Training in specialty coffee and affogato preparation

• Career growth opportunities

• Modern dessert-coffee environment

• Staff meals or discounts

ABOUT US:

INITIA GROUP is the biggest brand concept leader in Singapore & Malaysia. We have been in the beauty and F&B industry for years and are now in Art, Retail, and Photo Studios. We are a fast-paced growing company, bringing all unique and on-trend concepts. We have a lot of expansions going on and we need additional talents in our growing family.

If you’re excited about our company’s vision for this position and want to start the path of becoming one of our future leaders, we’d like to hear from you.

You may visit our website to learn more about us: INITIA Group website