Full time

Piper & Leaf Tea Co.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Merch

Coporate Partnerships

Job summary

Piper And Leaf Tea Co in Huntsville, United States is seeking a Barista to deliver exceptional customer experiences, prepare beverages, and maintain a clean, efficient workspace. The role is full-time with potential for growth across locations.

This position offers tips in addition to industry-leading hourly pay and a supportive team environment, with opportunities to learn about tea, beverages, and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Candidates must enjoy working with customers in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Willingness to learn about tea and food service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily tasks, including restocking and cleaning.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Prepare specialty beverages according to Piper & Leaf specifications.
• Learn and adhere to required safety and sanitation measures.
• Operate a cash register and POS accurately and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with the team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Barista - Food Beverage Retail - Full Time FT

Huntsville, United States | Posted on 09/14/2026

Full Time and Part Time Available. ALL LOCATIONS

At Piper And Leaf Tea Co, the Market Stand Piperista (Barista) is responsible for providing excellent customer experiences and maintaining a clean and efficient working environment.

Main Support Responsibilities:

• Assist with all daily tasks, including restocking and cleaning
  
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a good service environment
  
• Prepare specialty beverages according to Piper & Leaf specifications
  
• Learn and adhere to required safety and sanitation measures
  
• Operate a cash register and point of sale accurately and efficiently
  
• Communicate effectively with the team
  

Qualifications, Skills, & Characteristics:

This job involves working closely with customers, vendors, local businesses, and fellow staff members. Employees with great interpersonal skills, a good attitude, and a desire for self-improvement thrive in the up-beat environment of Piper and Leaf Tea Co. We are also looking for problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and an interest in learning more about food, beverages, people, and business.

This is a part-time position. Market Stand Support receive tips in addition to an industry-leading standard hourly pay.

Physical Demands:

• Bending, stooping, walking, and standing for long periods at a time
  
• Must be able to safely relocate up to 50 lbs. possibly requiring pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying
  
• Going up/down stairs, ramps, ladders, and in/out of high vehicles multiples times
  
• Usage of register/POS and bar equipment
  
• Frequent rotation & use of the wrist/s, spine, & upper extremities to perform duties
  
• Frequent reaching, turning, & precision work around bar area & hot equipment
  
• Frequent receiving and sharing of detailed information that must be remembered & accurately processed and communicated
  
• Distinguishing, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities, in intensity or quality, of flavors/odors and need clarity of vision at near/far distances
  
• Lifting/transporting hot items, interacting with heated equipment, steam, hot wash water, loud noise, chemicals and other at risk conditions
  
• Food processing and duties with use of power-driven machines and/or sharp cutting tools
  
• Working with and around various herbs and fruits, dairy products, and tree nuts
  
• Occasional warehousing and storage environment/duties
  
• Occasional use of pallet jack
  

The Success Patterns and Characteristics for this position are:

• Great problem solving skills, especially in-the-moment
  
• Follows, demonstrates, encourages, and enforces the Piper & Leaf Code of Conduct
  
• An outgoing personality who can create and build energy around them
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Willingness to be coached and corrected; desire for self-improvement
  
• Passionate about great beverages, a great experience, and great service
  
• High level of interest in learning about food, beverages, people, and business
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and able to work easily with diverse people and groups
  
• Willingness to work multiple roles and locations to see Piper & Leaf succeed
• Able to follow a variety of leadership and management styles and techniques
  
• Organized and precise, with an attention to detail.
  

Physical Demands

• Bending, stooping, walking, and standing for long periods at a time
  
• Must be able to safely relocate up to 50 lbs. possibly requiring pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying
  
• Going up/down stairs, ramps, ladders, and in/out of high vehicles multiples times
  
• Usage of register/POS and bar equipment
  
• Frequent rotation & use of the wrist/s, spine, & upper extremities to perform duties
  
• Frequent reaching, turning, & precision work around bar area & hot equipment
  
• Frequent receiving and sharing of detailed information that must be remembered & accurately processed and communicated
  
• Distinguishing, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities, in intensity or quality, of flavors/odors and need clarity of vision at near/far distances
  
• Lifting/transporting hot items, interacting with heated equipment, steam, hot wash water, loud noise, chemicals and other at risk conditions
  
• Food processing and duties with use of power-driven machines and/or sharp cutting tools
  
• Working with and around various herbs and fruits, dairy products, and tree nuts
  
• Occasional warehousing and storage environment/duties
  
• Occasional use of pallet jack
  

Benefits package available including but not limited to Healthcare, Merch, Coporate Partnerships, etc.