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What We Are Looking For: 

We are looking for conscientious, enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco teams. Prior experience as a barista or other cafe/restaurant/customer service position is preferred, but not required. We welcome part-timers and full-timers, and request a minimum of 1 year of service with Asha.

Our team consists of passionate and hard-working individuals that are dedicated to building a culture of genuine friendship, open communication and continuous learning.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Responsibilities:

  • Providing friendly and helpful customer service
  • Taking orders and handling transactions 
  • Working with a small but varied team to prepare whole leaf tea and to craft tea beverages
  • Cleaning and maintaining organized work stations
  • Bussing and washing dishes
  • Cleaning and maintaining tidy dining floor and bathroom areas for customers
  • Reviewing team updates and attending staff training and other events as necessary

Expectations: 

  • Strict adherence to punctuality
  • Excellent communication skills
  • High standards of efficiency and organization
  • Impeccable teamwork/interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high standard of quality
  • Ability to readily accept and incorporate feedback
  • Willingness to constantly strive for improvement

 Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 20 hours per week of availability, and flexibility for scheduling
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • Basic math and computer skills
  • Relevant barista/food service/retail experience strongly preferred

To Apply:

Visit either of our locations, or e-mail your resume to hr@ashateahouse.com. Include a cover letter with your resume, and answer the following questions in your cover letter:

  • Are you applying to work at Asha Berkeley, Asha Oakland, or Asha San Francisco?
  • Are you looking for long-term or short-term work?
  • Are you looking for full-time or part-time work? If part-time, please indicate the number of hours you are available to work
  • What do you know about Asha, and why do you want to work here?

Applications without a cover letter with complete information will be rejected immediately.