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The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTLteam daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista's toprovide our guests with the world ...

The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTLteam daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista's toprovide our guests with the world ...

Barista

Diamond Bar, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTLteam daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista's toprovide our guests with the world ...

Barista

San Diego, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTLteam daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista's toprovide our guests with the world ...

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Shift Supervisorscurate memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTL team daily. They run shifts, lead the store team and make decisions that impact store operations.

Shift Supervisor

San Diego, CA · On-site

$22 - $24.50/hr

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Shift Supervisorscurate memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTL team daily. They run shifts, lead the store team and make decisions that impact store operations.

Barista

La Palma, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTLteam daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista's toprovide our guests with the world ...

Barista

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTLteam daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista's toprovide our guests with the world ...

The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTLteam daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista's toprovide our guests with the world ...

Barista

Poway, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTLteam daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista's toprovide our guests with the world ...

The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTLteam daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista's toprovide our guests with the world ...

Barista

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTLteam daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista's toprovide our guests with the world ...

Barista

Downey, CA

$20 - $22/hr

The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTLteam daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista's toprovide our guests with the world ...

The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTLteam daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista's toprovide our guests with the world ...

Barista

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTLteam daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista's toprovide our guests with the world ...

Barista

Ventura, CA

$20 - $22/hr

The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTLteam daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista's toprovide our guests with the world ...

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How much do coffee bean jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for coffee bean in the United States is $15.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by coffee bean roasters, and how can they be addressed?

Coffee bean roasters often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistency in roast profiles, sourcing high-quality beans, and adapting to changing equipment or technology. To address these, roasters regularly calibrate their machines, meticulously document their roasting processes, and foster relationships with reliable suppliers. Continuous learning and attending industry workshops can also help roasters stay updated on best practices and new trends, ensuring they deliver exceptional products.

What is the difference between Coffee Bean vs Barista?

AspectCoffee BeanBarista
Required CredentialsMinimal; often no formal certification neededBasic food safety and customer service training
Work EnvironmentRoasting facilities, warehouses, or coffee farmsCoffee shops, cafes, or restaurants
Industry UsageInvolved in coffee production and processingInvolved in preparing and serving coffee beverages
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for roles in coffee productionCompared for customer service and beverage preparation roles

While Coffee Beans refer to the raw product used in coffee production, Baristas are the professionals who prepare and serve coffee beverages in cafes. The roles differ mainly in their focus: Coffee Beans are about sourcing and processing, whereas Baristas focus on customer service and beverage craftsmanship.

What are coffee beans?

Coffee beans are the seeds of the Coffea plant's fruit, commonly referred to as coffee cherries. These beans are harvested, processed, and roasted to make coffee, one of the world’s most popular beverages. Although called 'beans', they are technically seeds. The two most common types of coffee beans are Arabica and Robusta, each with distinct flavors and characteristics. The quality and taste of coffee largely depend on the type of bean, where it's grown, and how it's processed.
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Barista

$16 - $18/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago


Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 16 rated cafes


Job description

Position: Barista

Our Blend:

Bornand brewed in Southern California since 1963, The Coffee Bean & TeaLeaf has become one of the world's largest specialty coffee and tearetailers. Today we have global presencewith Cafes around the world and offices in California, Singapore andMalaysia.

Aswe grow our brand, we are committed to maintaining our values, heritage andpassion for our products. We have alwayshad a creative and caring spirit. This energy embodied by our Team Members madeus famous and beloved by our guests, first in Southern California and nowaround the world. We are a brand centered around passion. A passion for ourpremium products, our people and our customers. Passionis contagious, and we've got a serious case of it. If you are just as passionate as we are, comejoin our Brew Crew!!

The position we are brewing:

Do you love premium Coffee & Tea? Do you want to workfor a socially responsible, guest service driven company? The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf Barista curates memorable experiences for our guests and the CBTLteam daily. We are seeking friendly, dedicated, and creative Barista's toprovide our guests with the world's finest quality coffee and tea experience.As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to engage with guestswhile developing your skills in a variety of areas across the business. Many ofour General Managers started off as Baristas!

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can beyourself and have fun doing it, while creating a base of loyal CBTL fans out ofthe local community, we want to talk to you about joining our growing anddiverse team.

What you will Measure and Blend:

  • Be a warm host- guide guests through their coffee experience from beginning to end providing exceptional guest service throughout
  • Create coffee moments- share your knowledge, our coffee, and our sustainability practices with guests.
  • Be a coffee & tea expert. You bring the passion, we provide the training, and you share it with the guest.
  • Generate new guests. Many guests shop online these days; however, the store is where we meet many of our guests for the first time.
  • Care about safety. Safe, healthy employees and guests are our number one priority.
  • Contribute. Take pride in the tidiness of your store, organize stock, innovate new way to do things. Take initiative with tasks, ideas and add to the overall success

Your Ingredients:

  • At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, we hire for our core values Friendliness / Respect / Ownership / Teamwork / Honesty - FROTH and identify team members who share these values.

Perks:

  • Discounts on our Coffee and Tea
  • Medical, Dental, Vision as applicable
  • Pay Range: $16.00-$18.00Hourly(Based on minimum wage ordinance and experience.)
  • Observed Holidays
  • Sick Pay
  • Referral bonus program
  • Flexible Uniforms
  • Retirement Plan
  • Life Assistance Program
  • 24 Hour Fitness Discount
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Fun Environment.
  • Working Advantage Discount Program

This role may be subject to the following workingconditions:

  • Climbing
  • Balancing
  • Stooping
  • Kneeling
  • Crouching
  • Reaching
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Pushing
  • Pulling
  • Lifting
  • Grasping
  • Feeling (Tangible)
  • Talking
  • Hearing
  • Repetitive Motion
  • Sitting
  • Medium work - Exertingup to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
  • The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
  • The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
  • The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
  • The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts and moving vehicles.
  • The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

International Coffee & Tea, LLCdba The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is fully committed to Equal EmploymentOpportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the mostqualified employees without regard to their race, sex, gender, color, religion,sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability,citizenship status, veteran status, genetics, or any other status protected bystate or federal law. The Coffee Bean &Tea Leaf expressly prohibits any formof employee harassment or discrimination on the basis of any such protectedstatus.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leafprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicantsfor employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, gender, sexualorientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, orstatus as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state andlocal laws. This policy was intended to comply, and The Coffee Bean & TeaLeaf so complies, with applicable state and local laws governingnon-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company hasfacilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions ofemployment,including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We arededicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination andharassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.


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