Kung Fu Tea

Tea barista

February - July 2019 • Houston, TX

What I liked

Very fun and interesting job as barista for someone who knew nothing when coming in. Loved my co-worker

What I wish was different

Better management

Advice

You learn gradually as you get to be there longer. Good personality gets you good tips and gets you regulars.

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Barista

June 2019 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

I love being able to make drinks for people that put smiles on their faces. It makes me so happy to see how boba tea can brighten someone else's day!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Barista

July 2017 - June 2018 • Virginia Beach, VA

What I liked

Everyone was very friendly and we all became a family.

What I wish was different

We stopped getting our share of tips after one month of working.

Advice

Memorizing recipes can be very difficult, but if you keep doing the same procedure, it can help solidify the recipe.

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Barista

June - August 2019 • Millburn, NJ

What I liked

I really liked working with my coworkers and talking to customers. That’s my favorite part while working there! And also the bubble tea!

What I wish was different

I wished the hours were longer because I worked until closing, which is 9PM, and it would have been nice to close later because even I have late night bubble tea cravings, and I bet other people would do too!

Advice

When being a barista, it is good to memorize formulas so you can work more efficiently and confidently, even if the formulas are posted on the wall! It is nice to work at ease and you’ll learn to have fun while you’re making drinks if you are more confident in knowing the recipes!

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Barista

June - August 2019 • Annandale, VA

What I liked

Very friendly people wot work with. Very chill environment to work in. It is a very good summer job to work on communication skills.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Barista

July 2017 • Centreville, VA

What I liked

I enjoy being part of a team with fun people who love to make drinks and interact with customers. It is a fast environment, yet there is still enough time to recognize regulars and learn about them. I also became and confronted my worse fears which was talking to people, counting money, and becoming a better leader.

What I wish was different

Advice

No matter what industry you are in, having customer experience is so important. It mentally challenges you and helps you become stronger. You learn how to communicate and understand people better. Being part of a team, you learn when you should take initiative and discover many leadership skills you never thought you had. This experience has been amazing, and I would not have gained the skills at this moment if it were not for this job.

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Barista

August 2017 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

I liked that everyone is very family oriented; we would always help each other out. It was basically self ran by students working there.

What I wish was different

The management could have been more hands-on in helping the store organization and culture improve.

Advice

I would say for every employee working anywhere to be proactive about their job; over-learning will give you an opportunity to be more efficient at work and in life.

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