Yaya Tea (yayatea.com) in Durham, NC is seeking a full-time experienced Shift Lead.

Yaya Tea is a café specializing in freshly brewed tea through a purifier filtration system where premium tea leaves are brewed fresh daily. We take bubble tea to another level by adding various jellies or popping boba into our drinks that burst in your mouth. We serve unique imported snacks as well, mostly from Japan! 

We stand out amongst our competitors by serving handmade Onigiri, also known as a Riceball, which is only made to order. Onigiri is a popular Japanese snack that is convenient, handheld, and delicious! It is served with our special Nori wrapping, also known as dried seaweed, which stays separate from the Riceball to remain crispy until it is ready to be eaten!

Our company culture is fun, nurturing, challenging, engaging, and flexible.

The ideal candidate has a guest-first mentality and is team-oriented. Your demeanor is calm and friendly. Your multi-tasking skills are strong.

Position:

• Shift Lead
  

Compensation: 

• $12-15 hourly + tips (paid bi-weekly | tips received in paycheck)
  

Other incentives:

• Flexible schedule
• Company dining perks
• Discounts
• Team events
• Free parking
• Easily accessible by public transportation
  

Desired experience:

• 6mo to 1-year previous experience in a similar role in a high volume + fast-casual cafe or restaurant
• Food handling
• Familiarity with Asian cuisine helpful 
  
• Food safety knowledge (must have or be willing to obtain Serve Safe certification)
• Ordering & receiving, inventory
• Staff training and motivation
• Scheduling
  

Desired qualities:

• High energy and upbeat personality
• Respectful of fellow employees and guests
• Stays calm under pressure
• Thrives well on a motivated team and can also work independently
• Challenging activity oriented
• Repetitive task-oriented
• Articulate, clear, + proactive communication
• An eye for the smallest of details
• Good work habits (organized, punctual, reliable)
• Stable work history
  

How to apply:

• Please submit your resume for consideration
• Please include your full name and current contact info
• Please submit 2 industry-related references from previous supervisors
• Verification of employment eligibility required (**16 years old and authorized to work in the US**)

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