Tea Barista Executive

JOB DESCRIPTION – TEA BARISTA

Position

Tea Barista

Department

Tea Room / F&B Operations

Job Purpose

The Tea Barista is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality tea and other beverages while ensuring excellent guest service, proper tea presentation, hygiene, and smooth day-to-day beverage counter operations.

The role requires good knowledge of tea varieties, brewing methods, serving standards, and the ability to create a premium and welcoming tea experience for guests.

Key Responsibilities

Tea & Beverage Preparation

• Prepare and serve different varieties of tea as per company recipes and SOPs.
• Understand appropriate brewing time, temperature, quantity, and serving method for different teas.
• Prepare hot and cold tea beverages, iced teas, specialty teas, and other approved beverages.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, temperature, quantity, and presentation.
• Prepare beverages according to approved recipes and presentation standards.
• Handle tea leaves, herbs, milk, syrups, garnishes, and other ingredients carefully.

Guest Service

• Welcome guests politely and professionally.
• Take beverage orders accurately and ensure timely service.
• Explain tea varieties, flavours, brewing methods, and serving options to guests when required.
• Recommend suitable teas based on guest preferences.
• Maintain a warm, courteous, and premium service experience.
• Handle basic guest queries and escalate complaints to the concerned senior.

Tea Knowledge

• Develop good knowledge of the company's tea collection and menu.
• Learn about different tea categories, origins, flavour profiles, brewing methods, and serving styles.
• Stay updated on new tea beverages and company product offerings.
• Be able to explain the basic characteristics of teas to guests.

Counter & Equipment Management

• Set up the tea/beverage counter before service.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper arrangement of the tea bar.
• Clean and maintain kettles, brewers, infusers, cups, glasses, utensils, and other equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is used safely and correctly.
• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.

Hygiene & Food Safety

• Maintain excellent personal grooming and hygiene.
• Follow all company hygiene, sanitation, and food-safety standards.
• Keep the beverage counter, equipment, storage area, and service area clean at all times.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of ingredients.
• Follow FIFO and expiry-control practices.
• Immediately report damaged, expired, or contaminated ingredients.

Stock & Inventory

• Monitor tea, milk, sugar, herbs, syrups, garnishes, disposables, and other beverage supplies.
• Inform the supervisor about low-stock items in advance.
• Assist with daily stock checking and inventory counting.
• Maintain proper portion control and minimize beverage wastage.
• Ensure ingredients are properly stored after use.

POS & Billing

• Take orders through the POS system where applicable.
• Handle cash/card/digital payments accurately if assigned.
• Ensure orders are entered correctly and communicated to the service team.
• Maintain proper billing discipline.

Team Coordination

• Coordinate with the service, kitchen, housekeeping, and management teams.
• Support colleagues during peak hours and special events.
• Follow instructions from the reporting manager.
• Maintain discipline, punctuality, teamwork, and professional conduct.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge or interest in tea and beverage preparation.
• Strong customer-service and communication skills.
• Good presentation and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow recipes and SOPs accurately.
• Good hygiene and grooming standards.
• Ability to work under pressure during busy hours.
• Team player with a positive and disciplined attitude.
• Basic POS/cash-handling knowledge is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn about premium and specialty teas.

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum 10+2 preferred.
• Diploma/certificate in Hospitality, F&B, or Barista training will be an advantage.
• 6 months–2 years of experience in a café, tea room, restaurant, hotel, or beverage outlet preferred.
• Freshers with good communication skills and a genuine interest in tea may also be considered.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Tea and beverage quality & consistency.
• Guest satisfaction and service quality.
• Order accuracy and service speed.
• Compliance with recipes and SOPs.
• Hygiene and grooming standards.
• Proper equipment handling.
• Stock management and wastage control.
• Punctuality, discipline, and teamwork.

Work Requirements

• Full-time, on-site position.
• Flexible working hours/shifts as per Tea Room operations.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as per roster.
• Ability to stand and work at the beverage counter for extended periods.

Work Location

In person