Barista - Part-time
Posted on October 24, 2025
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a renowned specialty coffee and tea retailer that originated in Southern California in 1963. Over the decades, it has grown into one of the world's largest and most beloved coffee brands, boasting a global presence with numerous cafés and offices in California, Singapore, and Malaysia. The company is deeply rooted in its values, heritage, and passion for providing premium products to coffee and tea enthusiasts. Known for its creative and caring spirit, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf emphasizes a strong connection between its brand, its people, and its customers. The company's vibrant and energetic culture manifests in its commitment to offering memorable and high-quality experiences to every guest, making it a favorite destination for coffee lovers across the globe.
The position offered is that of a Shift Supervisor at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. This role is ideal for individuals who love premium coffee and tea and seek to work in a socially responsible and guest-centric environment. The Shift Supervisor is a leadership position responsible for curating exceptional guest experiences and leading the store team during shifts. They play a pivotal role in managing store operations, making impactful decisions, and fostering an engaging and cooperative team atmosphere. The Shift Supervisor is expected to be a knowledgeable advocate for the brand, sharing expertise about coffee, tea, and sustainability practices with guests while driving sales and performance through coaching and training.
This role requires enthusiasm for people interaction, community involvement, and the ability to lead by example. The Shift Supervisor is instrumental in generating new customers and strengthening the store’s presence within the local community. Safety remains a top priority, with the supervisor ensuring a safe and healthy environment for both employees and guests. Furthermore, the role involves contributing to everyday store operations, including stocking, cleaning, and innovating processes to enhance overall success.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf fosters a team culture based on core values encapsulated in the acronym FROTH: Friendliness, Respect, Ownership, Teamwork, and Honesty. The company consistently seeks team members who embody these principles to ensure a positive and respectful work environment. As part of the Coffee Bean’s Brew Crew, Shift Supervisors will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support to develop their coffee and tea expertise.
The compensation for this position ranges from $22.00 to $24.50 hourly, reflective of the minimum wage ordinance and the candidate’s experience. The company also offers a range of perks, including discounts on coffee and tea, medical, dental, and vision benefits (where applicable), sick pay, referral bonuses, a flexible uniform policy, retirement plans, life assistance programs, fitness discounts, flexible scheduling, and a fun, dynamic workplace environment.
Working conditions for this role may include physical activities such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motion. The work environment spans both indoor and outdoor settings, occasionally involving exposure to extreme temperatures and noise. Candidates should be prepared for medium physical exertion, often up to 50 pounds of force, and comfortable navigating narrow aisles or passageways.
International Coffee & Tea, LLC dba The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. They strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, sex, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any status protected by law. Employment eligibility in the U.S. is verified using eVerify. This policy ensures that The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf provides a respectful, supportive, and discrimination-free work environment for all employees.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role preferred
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks
- Must be able to work in varying environmental conditions
- Strong commitment to safety
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse teams and customers
- Eligible to work in the United States