Lead Barista

Position summary Shape Pearl & Leaf’s opening drink menu while continuing to work regular hands-on barista shifts. This is a creative working-barista position, not a beverage director role.

Key responsibilities Prepare and serve beverages during regular shifts. Test and improve milk teas, fruit teas, matcha, coffee and seasonal specials. Assess flavor, sweetness, dilution, temperature and texture. Standardize recipes with ingredients, quantities and methods. Train teammates and maintain consistent quality. Maintain clean stations and gather customer feedback.

Required qualifications At least three years in café, barista, bubble tea or comparable beverage service. Excellent hands-on preparation and analytical taste judgment. Ability to document recipes, train teammates and handle busy service. Preferred qualifications Original beverage development, store opening, specialty tea or coffee experience.

Why join the team? Help establish the opening standards and service culture at Pearl & Leaf. You will have meaningful responsibility for the day-to-day quality and systems within your role, while working alongside other DM Plaza hospitality and community-focused businesses.

What to expect Role-specific screening and structured interviews. Finalists may be invited to a job-relevant practical evaluation; any required time, process and compensation will be explained in advance.

Hard Skills and Technical Requirements

•At least three years in café, barista, bubble tea or comparable beverage service. Excellent hands-on preparation and analytical taste judgment. Ability to document recipes, train teammates and handle busy service.

Apply using the form on this page. A résumé is required. A link or PDFs showing drinks, menus, or recipes you created are welcome but optional.