The Pantry Tea Lady ensures a clean, well-stocked pantry and delivers friendly, timely beverage service to employees and visitors. This role supports day-to-day office hospitality, basic pantry equipment care, and ad‑hoc admin assistance to keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Beverage and Hospitality
• Prepare and serve tea, coffee, and light refreshments to staff, management, and guests during office hours and meetings.
• Set up, refresh, and clear meeting room beverage stations before and after sessions.
• Support small in-office events (catering set-up, beverage stations, simple plating).
• Pantry Operations
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of pantry, sinks, counters, cupboards, fridges, microwaves, and coffee machines throughout the day.
• Wash, dry, and store cups, glasses, and basic utensils; manage dishwasher cycles where applicable.
• Monitor and replenish pantry supplies (tea, coffee, milk, sugar, snacks, paper goods) and water dispensers.
• Track inventory levels; place orders or raise purchase requests within budget and lead times.
• Equipment Care
• Perform daily/weekly cleaning routines for coffee machines and other pantry appliances; escalate faults promptly.
• Coordinate servicing with vendors as instructed by Office/Facilities Manager.
• Waste and Hygiene
• Empty pantry bins and manage recycling according to office guidelines; ensure proper food safety and hygiene practices.
• Wipe and sanitize high-touch surfaces regularly.
• Administrative and Ad‑hoc Support
• Receive and store pantry deliveries; check quantities and expiry dates.
• Liaise with reception/office admin for meeting schedules and catering needs.
• Assist with simple office errands and tasks as assigned (e.g., preparing water for VIP meetings).

Requirements

• Experience in pantry, hospitality, or office support roles preferred; training can be provided for suitable candidates.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene; familiarity with coffee/tea preparation and simple machine care.
• Good interpersonal skills; polite, service-oriented, and discreet.
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage time and priorities during peak periods.
• Basic housekeeping of areas in charged is required.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift light items (up to ~10 kg) safely.