Tea Master

GYUTAN-TAN PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local tea specialty company in Singapore is seeking a Tea Master to lead the development of innovative tea programs and ensure operational efficiency in both casual and premium service formats. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in tea programs, with the ability to engage guests and train teams effectively. Responsibilities include designing beverage recipes, managing inventory, and maintaining compliance with food safety standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the tea experience for discerning customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in specialty beverage operations or hospitality beverage roles.
• Ability to operate in high-volume and premium formats.
• Strong training and SOP development capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize recipes for tea lattes and seasonal beverages.
• Design and execute curated tea omakase sessions.
• Train and coach service teams on tea knowledge and brewing techniques.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Strong experience in tea programs

Operational cost control awareness

Good communication skills

Job description

The Tea Master leads the execution and development of Jing Studio’s tea concept:

Casual Tea Beverages – fast-moving, approachable tea drinks including tea lattes, carbonated teas, and hot/cold tea selections.

Omakase Tea Experience – curated, high-touch tea sessions for the knowledgeable tea consumers.

This role esures operational efficiency, consistent beverage quality, strong guest engagement, and team training across both formats.

Responsibilities

1. Casual Tea Beverage Program (Higher Volume Operations)

• Develop and standardise recipes for tea lattes, sparkling/carbonated teas, and seasonal tea beverages.
• Ensure speed, consistency, and quality during peak service periods.
• Optimise workflow and station setup for efficient production.
• Train team member/s to execute drinks accurately with minimal wastage.
• Monitor beverage cost, portion control, and inventory usage.
• Support product innovation aligned with market trends and mass‑market appeal.

2. Omakase Tea Experience (Premium Service)

• Design and execute curated tea omakase sessions with storytelling and guest engagement.
• Select teas, prepare brewing sequences, and create seasonal tasting themes.
• Deliver educational and memorable tea experiences tailored to informed consumers.
• Maintain premium service standards, presentation, and timing.
• Continuously refine menus, pairings, and overall concept positioning.

3. Operations & Team Development

• Develop SOPs for tea preparation, brewing standards, equipment usage, and service flow.
• Train and coach service teams on tea knowledge, brewing techniques, and guest interaction.
• Manage inventory, ordering, stock rotation, and supplier coordination.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards (SFA requirements).
• Support revenue targets, beverage COGS control, operational KPIs.

4. Any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong experience in tea programs, specialty beverage operations, or hospitality beverage roles.
• Ability to operate in both high‑volume casual service and premium experiential formats.
• Strong training and SOP development capability.
• Operationally hands‑on with strong cost control awareness.
• Good communication and guest engagement skills.

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