Barista at Hypebeast

Hong Kong

Hypebeast Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Hospitality, Food and Beverage, RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • 1+ year of relevant working experience in a sizable cafe/restaurant is highly preferred
  • High proficiency in both spoken English and Cantonese; Mandarin is a plus
  • Polite, presentable, people oriented, good team player, punctual, detail oriented
  • Hard working with an outgoing and positive personality
  • Knowledge and/or interested in coffee is a plus
  • Leadership experience is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Daily operation and inventory management of Hypebeans
  • Preparing and serving quality coffee, beverages and food to all customers
  • Handle customers’ orders and enquiries in a professional and friendly manner
  • Provide an excellent customer service to all visitors
  • Maintain smooth operations and cleanliness in the restaurant area
  • Participating in generating revenues by attracting new customers; defining new and expanded services and products
  • Be prepared to work at either cafe location as required

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

coffee preparationbeverage servicefood servicecustomer serviceinventory managementorder handlingcashieringteamworkEnglishCantonese

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Barista position?

This position is based and located in Hong Kong, with potential work at either the Hong Kong or Tokyo cafe locations as required.

What experience is required for the Barista role?

1+ year of relevant working experience in a sizable cafe/restaurant is highly preferred, along with leadership experience.

What language skills are needed for this job?

High proficiency in both spoken English and Cantonese is required; Mandarin is a plus.

What personal qualities make a strong Barista candidate?

Candidates should be polite, presentable, people oriented, good team player, punctual, detail oriented, hard working with an outgoing and positive personality.

Is the salary specified for this position?

The salary is not specified, but candidates are asked to provide their expected salary in the application.

Hypebeast

E-commerce platform for men's fashion and streetwear

About Hypebeast

HYPEBEAST is an online platform that specializes in men's contemporary fashion and streetwear, offering a variety of products like clothing, footwear, and accessories. It combines e-commerce with editorial content, providing articles and features on fashion, culture, and lifestyle to engage its young, urban audience. HYPEBEAST stands out by featuring limited-edition collaborations and capsule collections, while generating revenue through product sales and advertising. The company's goal is to be the leading destination for men’s fashion and streetwear, delivering both products and insightful content.

None, Hong KongHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$857KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Direct-to-consumer strategies by brands could reduce Hypebeast's e-commerce market share.
Fast fashion's quick turnaround times challenge Hypebeast's exclusive item sales.
Ad-blocking technology may reduce the effectiveness of Hypebeast's advertising revenue stream.

Differentiation

Hypebeast combines e-commerce with editorial content, creating a unique dual business model.
The platform offers exclusive collaborations and limited-edition collections, attracting fashion-forward consumers.
Hypebeast serves a young, urban demographic deeply engaged with contemporary culture and fashion.

Upsides

Increased interest in sustainable fashion boosts demand for eco-friendly streetwear on Hypebeast.
Virtual fashion shows create opportunities for Hypebeast to engage audiences with innovative content.
Collaborations with gaming companies expand Hypebeast's audience and market reach.

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