Develop your career with the fastest growing tea company in the world! With over 50 locations across the US and internationally, Argo Tea is full of energetic tea and food enthusiasts that are committed to HospitaliTEA, QualiTEA, and ResponsibiliTEA. Our tea mixologists are energetic, responsible, attentive, passionate, and communicative – they are our Brand Ambassadors that set the vibrant vibe of the café! We want our Argo Tea Mixologists to impart their passion for the Argo Tea brand with all of our customers. They forge positive relationships with fellow guests and TeaMembers, create a warm and welcoming environment that fosters community involvement, and encourage customers to return frequently.

We are passionate about bringing teas directly from growers around the world and blending them into unique and delicious signature beverages and teas. We are committed to being a sustainable business by working with the best local and global tea, coffee, and food artisans and by contributing back to our communities to promote a healthy lifestyle and the conservation of natural resources. We are dedicated to delivering consistent quality and a genuine customer experience "one customer and one cup at a time" and to providing the "Argo experience" through our innovative approach of rediscovering the diversity and tradition of teas. We promote diversity by empowering our employees and leveraging our customers' feedback, which together results in the best products, people, and business.

Key ResponsibiliTeas:

Radiating Positive Energy and ResponsibiliTea by:
• Welcoming each customer with a friendly smile and guiding each customer through the Argo Signature Service experience (including but not limited to: sampling of products, menu introductions and explanations, engaging with guests when preparing and serving food and drinks, etc.)

Demonstrating a Commitment to Attentiveness and Passion by:
• Helping to create and maintain a clean, inviting and vibrant environment for Argo customers and fellow TeaMembers (duties include but are not limited to: sweeping/mopping/sanitizing/keeping the bathrooms clean/maintaining clean retail, counter and display cases, etc.)
• Preparing all drink and food items while maintaining a high level of standards, following Argo product preparation and serving techniques, and recipe and measurement guidelines.

Establishing Open Communication by:
• Contributing to positive TEAmwork by communicating effectively, respectfully and professionally with all Argo TeaMembers and customers.

NOTE: This job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee in this job. Associates are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous retail sales, restaurant or food service experience preferred
• 25 hours / 4 days a week minimum availability commitment with a flexibility to work opening or closing shifts as needed.
(café hours vary depending on location but can run between 5am-11pm Monday-Sunday)
• Friendly/approachable demeanor, strong communication and people skills, problem solving and creative skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques and high quality consciousness
• Willingness to travel to events throughout the city and surrounding suburbs to work as an Argo Ambassador (as needed).
• Willingness to embrace and support the Argo values of SustainabiliTea, CreativiTea, QualiTea, CommuniTea, DiversiTea, and
ChariTea!
• Food Safety Certification (where applicable)