Matcha Barista - Lawrenceville

Job Description OOIKA's VISION OOIKA is committed to preserving Japanese heritage Matcha. We operate some of the only full-scale matcha mill stones, known as Ishi Usu in the United States. We're looking for Barista who are passionate about Matcha and Japanese tea to join us on our mission.Our Barista staff help support authentic Matcha by providing efficient operations and deeply personal, warm service. Our team is known for going "above and beyond" for our customers, and your positive and genuine attitude will be key to maintain that. As Ooika manufactures Matcha in house, staff must have the highest caliber standards with cleanliness. As a mission driven company, you're excited to deepen your Matcha education and share it with our customers.This position can be part-time or full-time, reporting to the Store Manager. This is for our Lawrenceville location. Come check out our vibe at 123 Main St. Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide an "unreasonably high" level customer service.Ensure all served products meet "social media ready" quality.Keep working and service area clean.Maintain hygienic food handling practices.Handing payment options including: card, cash, and cryptocurrency.Following all Ooika recipes and standard operating procedures (SOPs.)Maintain a welcoming, but professional, relationship with co-workers.Ability to communicate opening and frequently with Ooika staff and management.Assist Ooika staff with training and development of new hires.As Ooika is a high volume business, you'll have the capacity to work quickly and efficiently.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment.Reliable transportation to Ooika Matcha in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.Willingness and flexibility to work during our open hours, which may include weekends and holidays.Strength to lift at least 40lbs, ideally 60lbs.Ability to remain calm and collected in rapidly changing circumstances.Consistent and thorough communication skills.Company DescriptionOoika preserves heritage Japanese matcha by stone-milling in-house in the United States.Company DescriptionOoika preserves heritage Japanese matcha by stone-milling in-house in the United States.