The posting
Matcha Barista (Part-Time)
📍 Location: Kyo Teahouse, 18 Cross Street (Chinatown) 🕒 Employment Type: Part-Time (Rotating shifts - weekdays, weekends & public holidays) Hourly Pay: $10–$12/hour
Shifts Available:
Monday - Friday: ☑ 8:30am – 2:30pm ☑ 11:00am – 4:00pm ☑ 12:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: ☑ 8:30am – 5:30pm ☑ 10:30am – 9:30pm
(You’ll need to commit at least 3-4 shifts / 25 hours per week)
KYO Perks:
🌱 Work with high-grade matcha, sustainably sourced Japanese matcha and artisanal ingredients
🌱 On-the-job training
🌱 Flexible scheduling to suit students and those with other commitments
🌱 Learn the stories and traditions behind every ingredient
🌱 Immerse in Japanese-inspired service and craftsmanship
🌱 Develop your palate through team tastings and seasonal pairings
💚 Be part of a purpose-driven team that values balance, respect, and care
✨Grow into creative roles—menu ideas, content, and events welcome
✨ Career progression for those who want to grow into full time matcha barista or leadership roles
✨ Opportunities for overseas training (yes, even part-timers can grow with us!)
KYO TEAHOUSE – A New Chapter by KYO KOHEE
Rooted in a farm-to-cup philosophy, we work closely with tea farms and makers to bring you thoughtfully sourced matcha, handcrafted teas, and tea-based desserts. As the sister brand of KYO KOHEE, KYO TEAHOUSE carries the same heart, with a gentle focus on tea and the simple comforts it brings.
As part of the new KYO's launch, we’re looking for passionate Matcha Baristas to join our founding team. You’ll play a key role in crafting our tea offerings and shaping the calm, welcoming experience we hope every guest finds at KYO.
We’re looking for a Matcha Barista who:
✅ Passionate, reliable, and dependable team player
✅ Warm, positive and sincere
✅ Takes pride in everything you do
✅ Attention beautiful presentation
✅ Calm, focused, and able to stay composed under pressure
✅ Good communication skills with both customers and teammates
What You’ll Be Doing
🍵 Cashier: Create warm & positive memorable customer experiences
🍵 Cashier: Share tea knowledge and recommend thoughtfully
🍵 Daily Operations: Setup, brewing, cleaning, and restocking
🍵 Brewing: Prepare matcha-based & tea drinks and keep quality consistent
🍵 Brewing: Maintain a clean, organised tea bar
🍵 Brewing: Handle tools and equipment with care



