Tea Loft - Barista

Tea Loft is Hiring: Barista / Part Time Location: Mississippi Ave, Portland

• Hours: 15-20 hours per week, opportunities for more hours in the future. If you are looking for more hours or need more to start with, this may not work.
• We are looking for someone to work specifically SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS
• MUST be available both days and work most Saturdays and Sundays

Availability: Open and flexible availability required, able to work opening and/or closing shifts.

Tea Loft is a cozy tea shop built around calm moments, thoughtful drinks, and genuine care. We’re looking for a reliable, detail-driven barista who takes pride in doing things the right way and helps maintain the standards our guests and team trust.

This role is ideal for someone who notices the little things, stays grounded when it gets busy, takes initiative, and takes pride in doing things the right way.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks with precision and consistency following Tea Loft recipes and standards
• Support the team to keep operations running smoothly during busy periods
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming workspace
• Provide warm, friendly, and attentive customer service
• Communicate clearly with the owner and team members and ask questions when needed
• Represent Tea Loft with professionalism, care, and attention to detail

Qualifications

• Barista experience strongly preferred (boba or coffee experience is a plus)
• Previous leadership or shift lead experience strongly preferred
• Extremely reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Calm, organized, and team-focused in fast-paced environments
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement

Training, Pay & Growth Path

This position begins as a regular barista role during a paid probationary period. There are opportunities for growth within the role as you develop your skills and experience.

• Starting pay: $16.50/hour during the probation period
• Probation period: Approximately 90 days

The probation period is a mutual fit period. Tea Loft may choose to end employment if it is not the right fit, and you may also choose to step away if it does not feel aligned.

Hiring Timeline

• Start date will be discussed during interview

Why Tea Loft

• Supportive, respectful, and drama-free work environment
• Clear expectations and growth into leadership
• A team that values care, consistency, and community

If you take pride in your work, value precision and hospitality, and enjoy creating a welcoming space for both guests and teammates, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply:

• Please send your resume to contact@tealoftshop.com and a brief note about your relevant experience. Include your availability in as much detail as possible.

Work Location: In person