Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Be a Founding Team Member in a New Era of Handcrafted Specialty Beverages – BARISTA Opportunity

Are you a passionate, hands-on team member with a love for craft beverages, sustainability, and creating joyful guest experiences? Are you ready to help launch a new specialty beverage brand and be part of the opening team at the first-ever MILKSHA flagship store in the U.S.?

At MILKSHA, we believe every drink should be more than just a beverage—it should be a moment of joy. Rooted in quality, care, and conscious sourcing, we’re redefining what premium milk tea and specialty drinks mean in the U.S. market.

We’re looking for Baristas who are excited to grow with us from the ground up. In this role, you’ll craft beverages with care, connect with guests, and help create a welcoming, high-energy environment that reflects our values of joy, quality, and community.

Why Join Milksha?

Our unique promise to talent: Experience JOY while working with us.

• Purposeful Journeys. Yours start with us.
• Meaningful Connections: Thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture.
• Impactful Brands : Be part of one of the world’s most beloved and iconic brands.
• Big Dreams: Champion joyful experiences as we pursue global market leadership.

Benefits That Spark Joy and Support Your Journey :

• Health Benefits
• 401 (k) Match
• Paid Leaves
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Beverage Privileges
• Other employee perks

Your Opportunity to Support and Grow

This is a part-time/full-time, hourly-paid position based in Westwood Village – Los Angeles, CA . Weekend and evening availability is required. Competitive pay, benefits, and a chance to support Milksha’s very first U.S. store launch.

Your Daily Tea-rrific Mission:

• Prepare handcrafted milk tea and specialty beverages to exacting standards.
• Understand, follow, and practice adherence to company policies, workplace safety standards, First In-First Out (FIFO) stock rotation, follow and promote Food Safety practices, cleanliness and sanitation and good housekeeping practices.
• Deliver warm, friendly, and memorable guest experiences.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and joyful workspace.
• Report workplace problems and concerns (i.e., damaged, or spoiled beverage or food items) to the supervisor on duty. Take instructions and follow identified interim, preventive, and contingent actions set by the store management team.
• Assist in the proper receiving, handling, storage and preparation of food and packaging materials.
• Abide and follow all rules and regulations as set forth in the Employee Handbook.

Think you’ve got what it takes to bring JOY in every cup?

• Minimum of two years high school education
• Previous barista or food service experience is a plus—but we’re happy to train the right person
• High energy and flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
• A passion for milk tea, hospitality, and sustainability
• Great communication skills and a team-first attitude

More than a shift—this is your chance to stir up something exciting from the start!

Let’s shake things up—apply today!

This job is for immediate placement.

Applicant must be authorized to work in the USA.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Milksha:

Milksha, founded in Tainan, Taiwan, is a global tea brand renowned for its health-focused beverages making different from natural ingredients and unique recipes. Drinks are handcrafted and made-to-order to preserve fresh, authentic flavors. Milksha has expanded to the Philippines, UK, Australia, Hong Kong, and beyond, with over 500 stores worldwide, dedicated to sharing quality milk, tea and everything in between with a strong culture and world class customer experience. Through our focus on natural ingredients and precise tea-brewing techniques, it demonstrates an unwavering commitment to quality. While honoring our cultural heritage, Milksha embraces innovation, striving to become the most trusted world-class tea brand.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Interim role, Immediate start, Worldwide, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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