Barista/Tea Specialist (Permanent Part-Time)

Location: Union Station, Toronto

Company: Tao Tea Leaf

Tao Tea Leaf is a specialty tea company based in Toronto, focused on thoughtfully sourced loose leaf teas and carefully prepared tea-based beverages.

We're hiring Permanent Part time Tea Specialists for our Union Station location. This role prepares tea-based beverages, guides customers through loose leaf selections, and keeps service moving during busy commuter periods.

Compensation: $17.60/hour (Ontario general minimum wage)

Responsibilities:
Prepare tea-based beverages according to company standards and recipes
Guide customers through tea and drink selections
Take orders accurately, including customizations (milk, sweetness, ice, etc.)
Process payments and handle transactions responsibly
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and stock levels in the service area
Assist with inventory, restocking, and online order preparation
Communicate customer feedback and operational issues to management

Ideal Candidate:
Prior retail or hospitality experience (tea, coffee, or beverage experience is a strong asset)




Genuine interest in tea, food & beverage, or specialty retail
Reliable and punctual, comfortable with early mornings and commuter traffic
Learns quickly and follows procedures consistently
Works well independently and as part of a small team

Availability:
2–4 shifts per week
This role requires availability for weekday morning shifts and weekday evening rush hour shifts between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM, with some weekends from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Please only apply if this schedule genuinely works for you.

How to Apply: Submit your resume and a short cover letter answering: what's a tea you've had that stood out to you, and why? (A sentence or two is fine — we just want to know it's really you.)

We appreciate your interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Part time

Pay: From $17.60 per hour

Perks
Company events
Discounted or free food
Store discount

Language:
English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Barista/tea Specialist Union Station Toronto
🏢 Tao Tea Leaf
📍 Toronto