Now hiringTeam member — bubble tea barista
T4 Bubble Tea · Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent
Full-time & part-time Retail / F&B From £12.71/hr Includes weekends
About the role
We're opening a brand-new T4 Bubble Tea store at Bluewater Shopping Centre and looking for friendly, energetic team members to join us. You'll be the face of T4 — preparing our drinks, serving customers, and keeping the store looking great. No prior bubble tea experience needed; full training is provided.
What you'll be doing
Front of house
- Welcome customers warmly, take orders accurately, and process payments via till
- Deliver fast, friendly service — especially during busy periods and weekend rushes
- Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the counter and front-of-house area
Drinks preparation
- Brew tea bases to recipe — including milk teas, fruit teas, and seasonal specials
- Prepare and portion toppings including tapioca pearls, popping boba, jelly, and pudding
- Assemble drinks to order, customising sugar levels, ice, and toppings per customer request
- Maintain consistency in drink quality and presentation across every order
Kitchen & back of house
- Cook and monitor tapioca pearls and other hot toppings to correct texture and timing
- Follow food hygiene, allergen, and health & safety procedures at all times
- Assist with stock rotation, restocking ingredients, and flagging low stock to the manager
- Support the team during opening and closing tasks including equipment cleaning
What we're looking for
- A positive attitude and a genuine passion for delivering great customer experiences
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Reliable and punctual, with flexibility to work weekends and holidays
- Good communication skills and a team-first mindset
- Comfortable working in a kitchen environment — standing for extended periods, using hot equipment
- Awareness of food hygiene standards (Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate is a bonus, not essential)
- Previous experience in a café, fast food, or hospitality role is an advantage — but not required
Why join us
Competitive pay: From £12.71/hr, reviewed regularly
Full training: We teach you everything you need
Room to grow: Progression to senior & team lead roles
Staff discount: On food and drinks
National brand: Be part of a recognised name in bubble tea
Great team culture: Fun, supportive working environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
