Barista
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value derived from competitive pay within a popular global brand and opportunities for skill development and career progression.
- Competitive hourly pay between $15-$16
- Career advancement opportunities within a large company
- Training provided for espresso and coffee skills
Pros
- Work within an internationally recognized coffee brand
- Multiple roles within the organization allowing for career mobility
- Comprehensive training provided for coffee and tea expertise
Cons
- Experience required may limit candidates who are newly entering the field
- Potential for high-pressure sales environment during peak hours
- Involves customer service which may be demanding
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • Full-time or Part-time
Good fit
- Individuals passionate about coffee and customer service
- Candidates seeking growth in retail or food services
- People excited about working for a socially responsible brand
Not recommended for
- Candidates seeking positions with fixed hours and less variability
- Those looking to avoid customer service interaction
- Professionals requiring non-perishable work conditions
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Born and brewed in Southern California since 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has become one of the world’s largest specialty coffee and tea retailers. Today we have global presence with Cafés around the world and offices in California, Singapore and Malaysia. This location is owned and operated by the Verge Group. We are a group of experienced business operators who are building a progressive and inclusive organization to serve the greater good of all humanity. We's love to have you as a part of the team. Please join us to be part of this amazing journey. Do you love premium Coffee & Tea? Do you want to work for a socially responsible, guest service driven company? The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTL team daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista’s to provide our guests with the world’s finest quality coffee and tea experience. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to engage with guests while developing your skills in a variety of areas across the business. Many of our General Managers started off as Baristas! Salary: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour Job opportunities as Barista, Customer Service/FOH Team Member are generally offered as full time or part time restaurant job. Prior experience in one of the following roles and brands is highly desirable: Barista, customer service, cashier, associate, restaurant crew member, team member, associate, or other part time restaurant job at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Popeyes, Panera Bread, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Burger King, In-N-Out Burger.
Requirements/Responsibilities
* Be a warm host- guide guests through their coffee experience from beginning to end providing exceptional guest service throughout
* Create coffee moments- share your knowledge, our coffee, and our sustainability practices with guests.
* Be a coffee & tea expert. You bring the passion, we provide the training, and you share it with the guest.
* Generate new guests. Many guests shop online these days; however, the store is where we meet many of our guests for the first time.
* Care about safety. Safe, healthy employees and guests are our number one priority.
* Contribute. Take pride in the tidiness of your store, organize stock, innovate new way to do things. Take initiative with tasks, ideas and add to the overall success.
Job opportunities as Barista, Customer Service/FOH Team Member are generally offered as full time or part time restaurant job.
Prior experience in one of the following roles and brands is highly desirable: Barista, customer service, cashier, associate, restaurant crew member, team member, associate, or other part time restaurant job at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Popeyes, Panera Bread, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Burger King, In-N-Out Burger.
