1. Bubble Tea Shop Crew Member (Full-time/Part-time) Pay: $18–$21/hour, approximately $3,120–$3,640 per month (based on 40 hours per week), plus tips. Requirements: Responsible and detail-oriented with a strong service mindset; prior experience preferred. 2. Bubble Tea Shop Manager (Full-time) Pay: $22–$28/hour, approximately $3,813–$4,853 per month (based on 40 hours per week). Requirements: Experience in food and beverage management; responsible for store operations, staff scheduling, and inventory management. 📍Location: New York 🕒Hours: To be discussed by phone 📩Interested applicants, please send us a direct message WhatsApp: +1 (442) 368-2652 Phone: +1 718 218 3993
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The store manager position requires food service management experience, but the pay is only a few dollars more than a crew member's. Is that gap reasonable in New York?
When you message them, I'd suggest asking directly: how long the probation period is, how tips are split, whether shifts are fixed or rotating, and whether there are any benefits. Also, look up the area code for the phone number and WhatsApp to see where they're registered, and try to arrange the interview at the store itself rather than a private address.
It's pretty common in the New York restaurant industry for job postings like this not to mention whether taxes are withheld or whether there's a contract, but job seekers would be wise to be cautious and ask clearly how wages will be paid.
If you're planning to apply for the store manager position, first confirm which systems they use for scheduling and inventory management—otherwise getting up to speed could be tough.
Overall, this job posting is fairly brief. It gives a salary range but lacks details on working hours and tip policies. If you'd like to dig deeper, we could discuss the typical hourly pay at bubble tea shops in New York, and whether the pay gap between store managers and staff is reasonable—that would give a better sense of whether this position is competitive.
The fact that tips are separate is pretty important, but it doesn't say whether they're pooled or kept by individuals. Bubble tea shops do a lot of takeout, so tips might not be as much as you'd think.
The hourly rate looks decent, but calculating the monthly salary based on 40 hours a week may be a bit idealistic—scheduling in the restaurant industry often isn't that full, and part-time work is especially unstable. There's also no rough range given for tips, so you'd need to ask clearly to know what you'd actually take home.