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At Gathers Tea Bar, we bring together community and creativity through our unique tea offerings. We’re passionate about serving quality drinks, offering exceptional customer service, and creating a welcoming environment for everyone. Join our team and be part of our mission to make every customer feel at home.
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Interested in joining our team? We’d love to meet you! Fill out the form and please upload your résumé/CV and cover letter or email them to careers@gathersteabar.com.
Current Openings
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As a Shift Lead, you’ll help manage daily operations, support team members, and ensure a great customer experience.
Oversee the flow of the shift, ensuring smooth operations, timely service, and adherence to the store's standards for quality, cleanliness, and customer service.
Assign tasks and manage staff to ensure all positions (e.g., drink preparation, cashier, cleaning) are covered efficiently. Provide guidance and support as needed.
Address customer concerns or complaints, resolve issues, and ensure a positive dining experience by maintaining high levels of hospitality.
Keep track of inventory levels, and place orders to ensure the restaurant is stocked with necessary supplies for the shift.
Ensure that food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene standards are followed by the team, including proper storage, preparation, and handling of ingredients.
Qualifications & Skills:
Prior experience in food service, barista, or boba tea preparation is a plus but not required—training will be provided!
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours, including weekends.
Passion for tea, bubble tea, and creating an inviting space for guests.
REQUIRED:
Retail and restaurant experience
Shift Lead and Managerial experienceCompensation & Benefits
Probationary Period (1 month): $15.00/hr + tips (tipped employee)
After Probation: $17.00/hr + tips (tipped employee)
Full-Time: 36-40 hours per week (5 shifts, at least 1 weekend shift required)
Includes Health Insurance Benefits, Paid Time Off, and Sick Days
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As a Bobarista, you’ll help manage daily operations, support team members, and ensure a great customer experience.
Prepare and serve a variety of boba teas, loose-leaf teas, and specialty drinks according to Gathers Tea Bar’s recipes and quality standards.
Cook and maintain boba pearls and other toppings to ensure freshness and consistency.
Provide excellent customer service by engaging with guests, answering questions, and making recommendations.
Handle transactions using the POS system and maintain an organized workspace.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, following health and safety guidelines.
Restock ingredients and supplies as needed.
Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.
Qualifications & Skills:
Prior experience in food service, barista, or boba tea preparation is a plus but not required—training will be provided!
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours, including weekends.
Passion for tea, bubble tea, and creating an inviting space for guests.
REQUIRED:
Retail and restaurant experience.
Compensation & Benefits:Part-Time: 16–32 hours per week (minimum 3 shifts, at least 1 weekend shift required)
Full-Time: 36–40 hours per week (5 shifts, at least 1 weekend shift required)
Includes Health Insurance Benefits, Paid Time Off, and Sick Days
Hourly pay (tipped employee): $15.00/hr + tips
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Why Work with Us?
As part of the Gathers Tea Bar team, you’ll enjoy a collaborative and creative work environment, the chance to grow with us, and flexible scheduling. Whether you’re looking to build your skills in customer service or hone your craft as a barista, we’re here to support you.
A supportive team environment
Opportunities for growth and learning (barista skills, leadership, etc.)
Flexibility (especially important for students, like those at UIC)
Competitive pay and tips
Employee discounts on drinks and merchandise
What We’re Looking For
Enthusiasm for tea | boba | matcha, and customer service
Strong communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude and teamwork
Practiced mathematical skills
Memorization skills
Required:
Retail and restaurant experience
Shift Lead and Managerial experience
Perks and Benefits
Flexible hours for students and part-timers
Paid-Time Off (PTO) and Sick Days
Growth opportunities
Health insurance for full-time employees
And best of all, FREE boba each shift!