Shift Lead

CHAGEE USA; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay 22-24

Discretionary bonus

401k with company match

Medical benefits

Vision & Dental benefits

Paid training

Free tea per shift

Flexible schedule

Job summary

CHAGEE USA is seeking a Shift Lead to support baristas, manage the POS, and deliver exceptional customer service. The role involves assisting in opening/closing procedures, staff delegation, and maintaining store standards in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in barista and leadership roles, a passion for tea, and excellent communication skills. Flexible scheduling and opportunities for training are included as part of our team culture.

Qualifications

• Be a passionate tea lover.
• Barista experience: 1+ years (preferred).
• Leadership experience: 1+ years (preferred).
• Food Handling Certificate Needed (Company can assist).
• Have excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Support baristas with drink preparation during peak hours.
• Manage the POS with cash handling and card transactions.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service at all times.
• Address customer feedback with professionalism.
• Lead by example and promote a positive team culture.
• Assist managers with staff task assignments and shift coverage.

Skills

Barista experience

Leadership experience

Food handling certificate

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Report to: Store Manager

CHAGEE (pronounced CHAH-jee) is a modern tea house with over 6,500 locations globally.

Shift Lead Job Description

Position: Shift Lead

Pay Rate: $22 - $24 per hour

CHAGEE (pronounced CHAH-jee) is a modern tea house with over 6,500 locations globally. Our teas have a rich cultural heritage stretching across several thousand years. We are one of the earliest regional teahouse chains positioned as the purveyor of modern tea culture. Our mission is to refresh and reintroduce the lifestyle of tea to the world, where guests can connect in a beautiful space and enjoy premium and diverse flavors of tea. Through our stores across Malaysia, China, Singapore, and Thailand, we serve a staggering 100 million cups of tea monthly. CHAGEE is excited to expand to the US market, and this is your chance to be part of an exhilarating journey as we deliver the taste of authentic tea culture to America.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $22 - $24/hr depending on experience
• Eligible for discretionary bonus (determined by the management team based upon metrics and dependent upon continued employment at the time of payout)
• 401k with company match (Full-time employees)
• Medical Benefits - 90% covered for full-time employees and 70% for dependents
• Vision & Dental benefits - 100% covered for full-time employees
• Paid training
• Free Tea per shift
• Flexible schedule

Daily Duties

• Support baristas with hands-on drink preparation, especially during (but not limited to) peak hours
• Manage the POS with cash handling and credit card transactions
• Demonstrate an excellent level of customer service
• Handle customer feedback with sincerity and professionalism
• Lead by example by upholding company values and promoting a positive team culture
• Assist managers in assigning barista staff tasks and delegation of duties per shift as needed
• Aid with opening and/or closing store procedures and protocols

Leadership And Training

• Support the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in ensuring the team is able to deliver high-quality and excellent customer service
• Support store and assistant managers with coaching for skill with baristas by conducting On-Job-Training (OJT)
• Participate and complete company trainings when necessary
• Practice a high standard for hospitality and our mission to "make friends through tea"
• Assist in addressing customer complaints and de-escalation solutions
• Will not be responsible for creation of schedules but may need to aid with call-off coverage as needed

Store Sales Performance

• Have some awareness of sales performance and assist operations where needed
• Assist in marketing & promotion activities

Inventory Management

• Ensure store inventory is arranged and managed properly
• Help to forecast inventory usage and delivery
• Support management with ordering and receiving inventory as needed

Experience And Skills You Will Need

• Be a passionate tea lover
• Barista experience: 1+ years (preferred)
• Leadership experience: 1+ years (preferred)
• Food Handling Certificate Needed (Company can assist)
• Have excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Fun personality that can add to the CHAGEE culture
• Be a fast learner and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Work well as part of a team with strong work ethic
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays
• Ability to travel to other store locations or training facilities within a 20 mile radius on an as needed basis
• Be willing to learn other responsibilities and ad-hoc assignments
• Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals

Essential Physical Requirements

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking
• May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling and stooping
• Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, and POS equipment
• Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs

Shifts And Availability

• Morning/Day Shift
• Afternoon Shift
• Night/Evening Shift
• Weekends