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Position Title: Tea Studio Associate (Part-Time)
Location: – 114 W 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771
Schedule: Part-time (Variable shifts including Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays)
About 7th Owl Tea
Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Sanford, 7th Owl Tea is a women- and Asian-owned boutique tea studio dedicated to "The Drink To Think." We curate a premium collection of loose-leaf and organic tea blends sourced directly from farms around the world. Beyond retail, our studio serves as an experiential hub where guests explore custom tea-blending kits and connect through educational community workshops.
Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate, welcoming, and detail-oriented Tea Studio Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be the face of our studio, guiding customers through our premium inventory, assisting with interactive blending experiences, and helping facilitate our unique on-site workshops and events.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Customer Engagement & Retail Support
- Guide Premium Tea Discovery: Educate guests on our extensive inventory of loose-leaf organic teas, highlighting flavor profiles, origins, and specific wellness alignments (such as chakra-themed blends).
- On-Site Blending Guidance: Provide walk-in customers with hands-on assistance as they create their custom tea recipes using our interactive tea-blending kits.
- Point of Sale & Inventory: Manage in-store shopping transactions, fulfill in-store pickup orders, and maintain a beautifully organized and stocked tea display.
Events & Workshops Facilitation
- Studio Event Setup & Hosting: Assist in prepping, executing, and cleaning up after our signature studio workshops, including:
- Tea & Art as Therapy events
- Tea & Chocolate Pairings
- Chinese Tea Ceremonies
- Tea Apprentice Certificate courses
- Brewing Education: Demonstrate proper brewing techniques and vessel usage to workshop attendees and daily retail guests.
Qualifications
- Passion for Tea: A strong interest in history, culture, plants, and the holistic art of tea. Prior tea knowledge is preferred, but a willingness to learn is essential!
- Hospitality Mindset: Friendly, welcoming, and inclusive. We take pride in being a small business, LGBTQ friendly, and a transgender safe space.
- Flexible Availability: Must be available to work weekend shifts, particularly matching our peak hours on Fridays and Saturdays (studio is open 10 AM – 8 PM) and Thursdays and Sundays (studio is open 1 PM - 5PM)
Send Resume to PNC@7thOwlTeaUSA.com
Pay: $17.00 - $21.50 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 15.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22