Barista - Part-time
Posted on October 24, 2025
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is an iconic specialty coffee and tea retailer founded in Southern California in 1963. Over nearly six decades, it has grown into one of the world’s largest coffee and tea retail brands, operating globally with cafes and offices spanning California, Singapore, and Malaysia. The company prides itself on its rich heritage, quality products, and commitment to sustainability, along with maintaining a passionate and creative team spirit. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is not just a cafe; it is a community hub where quality, customer service, and social responsibility come together to create unique experiences for guests worldwide. The brand is renowned for its premium coffee and tea products that are crafted with care and served with passion by its dedicated employees.
As a Barista at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, you step into a role that is much more than just preparing beverages. This position is crucial to curating memorable and personalized experiences for each guest who walks through the door. Working for a socially responsible company, Baristas are the heart of the customer experience, representing the brand’s core values - friendliness, respect, ownership, teamwork, and honesty. The role involves creating coffee moments by sharing knowledge about coffee, tea, and the company's commitment to sustainability, making each interaction meaningful. Whether welcoming new guests or serving loyal customers, Baristas play a key role in generating new business and building a community around the brand.
Baristas at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf receive comprehensive training that encourages growth not only in coffee and tea expertise but also in customer service, safety, and store operations. This position offers a dynamic and fun work environment where creativity, initiative, and teamwork are highly valued. Many leaders within the company have started their careers as Baristas, highlighting the role's importance and potential for career advancement. The company also emphasizes employee well-being with a flexible schedule, supportive culture, and a variety of benefits including discounts, medical, dental, and vision coverage, referral bonuses, and retirement plans.
Joining The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunity employment without discrimination. The company seeks individuals who share its passion for coffee, tea, and exceptional guest service and who are ready to contribute to its ongoing success. This position offers an hourly pay range of $20.00 to $22.00, dependent on local wage ordinances and experience, providing a competitive compensation package for those enthusiastic about the craft of coffee and tea and the community experience that surrounds it.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous customer service experience preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to perform repetitive motions
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment