Thirsty Waters Anime Cafe Boba Barista

THIRSTY WATERS INC; California; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Thirsty Waters Premium Tea is looking for energetic, dependable and team‑oriented Baristas to join our growing team. You will create a welcoming guest experience while preparing premium drinks, maintain store standards and support daily shop operations.

Being a barista here means wearing multiple hats—from drink preparation to front‑house hospitality, cleaning, restocking and helping with merchandise and collaborations.

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive attitude and strong communication.
• Comfortable speaking with guests about drinks and merchandise.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to multiple shop tasks.
• Team player with reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve tea, coffee, and specialty beverages per recipes.
• Deliver friendly, professional customer service.
• Take orders accurately and process transactions through the POS.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in front- and back-of-house.
• Restock ingredients and supplies throughout the shift.
• Assist with opening and closing duties.
• Follow food safety and company procedures.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Strong communication

Team player

Customer service experience

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Description

Thirsty Waters Premium Tea is looking for energetic, dependable and team oriented Baristas to join our growing team. Our baristas play an important role in creating a welcoming guest experience while preparing premium quality drinks, maintaining store standards and supporting daily shop operations.

At Thirsty Waters, being a barista means more than crafting drinks. Team members are expected to wear multiple hats, support one another and contribute to the overall success of the shop. This includes front‑house hospitality, drink preparation, cleaning, restocking, prep work and helping with food, pastries or dessert items that are part of the guest experience and supporting the sale of branded merchandise and licensed collaboration products.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve tea, milk tea, coffee, matcha, lemonade, and specialty beverages according to company recipes and standards
• Deliver friendly, professional, and efficient customer service
• Take customer orders accurately and handle transactions through the POS system
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in both front‑house and back‑house areas
• Restock ingredients, packaging, toppings, and supplies throughout the shift
• Support daily prep tasks such as brewing, ingredient preparation, stocking and kitchen, cookie/pastry prep related tasks as assigned
• Assist with opening and closing duties
• Follow all food safety, sanitation and company procedures
• Work collaboratively with team members and shift leads to keep operations running smoothly
• Help maintain a positive, high‑energy, team‑first environment

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive attitude with strong communication skills
• Comfortable speaking with guests about drinks, food items, merchandise and collaborations
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong sense of responsibility, cleanliness, and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and take on different tasks as needed
• Team player mindset with a flexible attitude
• Prior barista, boba, food service or customer service experience is a plus, but not required

What We’re Looking For

• Team members who can confidently represent the Thirsty Waters brand and its special collaborations
• Dependable and punctual team members
• Individuals who take pride in quality and hospitality
• People who understand that small details matter
• Team members who are open to cross‑training and supporting different areas of the business
• Positive attitudes and strong work ethic

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and inventory as needed
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced food and beverage environment