Store Operations & Training Specialist — Bilingual EN/Mandarin

Teapulse; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Teapulse product discounts

Job summary

Teapulse, a modern tea atelier, is expanding across North America and seeks a Store Operations & Training Specialist to strengthen store operations, develop training programs, support new openings, and ensure consistent brand standards across locations.

You will travel regularly between stores, lead training for staff, develop bilingual English/Mandarin materials, and collaborate with store managers to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1–2 years in operations, training, quality assurance, or store supervision.
• Experience in food & beverage, retail, or hospitality.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• Support assigned stores in achieving sales, cost, service, and operational targets.
• Conduct regular store visits and inspections to check operational standards, product quality, food safety, sanitation, cash handling, and inventory management.
• Document findings, issue audit reports, and outline corrective action requirements; follow up to ensure timely resolution.
• Analyze store performance and audit data to identify recurring or high-risk issues and recommend operational improvements.
• Coach and support store managers to strengthen store management and team execution.
• Lead training for new employees, store managers, and store management staff, covering product preparation, service procedures, food safety, and store operations.
• Develop and update bilingual (English/Chinese) training materials, SOPs, and assessment content.
• Organize theoretical and hands-on assessments to ensure staff meet job-readiness standards, and design targeted training based on store issues and audit results.
• Support the rollout of new products, promotions, and company operational policies at the store level.

Skills

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Training & coaching

Store operations

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Teapulse, a modern tea atelier, is expanding across North America and seeks a Store Operations & Training Specialist to strengthen store operations, develop training programs, support new openings, and ensure consistent brand standards across locations.

You will travel regularly between stores, lead training for staff, develop bilingual English/Mandarin materials, and collaborate with store managers to improve performance.