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We are always looking for passionate individuals to join the Matchara family in Leeds. Explore our open roles below and help us share the best Uji matcha with the city.

Still Hiring Posted: 20 Sep 2026

Part-time Matcharista

location_on City Center, Leeds

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Genuine love and appreciation for Matcha and Japanese tea culture.
  • Friendly, passionate, and outgoing personality.
  • Excellent communication skills with a natural ability to make customers smile.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and handle rushes calmly.
  • Team player mindset—willing to jump in and help colleagues wherever needed.
  • Previous café or barista experience is a bonus, but full training will be provided!
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Still Hiring Posted: 20 Oct 2026

Full Time Matcharista

location_on City Center, Leeds

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Deep understanding and passion for high-quality matcha preparation and presentation.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a fast-paced café, specialty coffee shop, or hospitality environment.
  • Excellent customer service skills, setting the standard for the daily customer experience.
  • Leadership capabilities to help guide, train, and support part-time staff on shift.
  • Dedication to maintaining strict store cleanliness, food hygiene, and quality control standards.
  • Responsible for daily inventory checks and managing store opening/closing procedures.
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Still Hiring Posted: 20 Oct 2026

Digital Marketing Specialist

location_on Leeds (Hybrid/In-Store)

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Manage and grow Matchara’s social media presence across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
  • Create highly engaging, aesthetic short-form video content and photography featuring our drinks and space.
  • Run and optimize localized digital ad campaigns to drive foot traffic to our Leeds shop.
  • Engage actively with our community online, replying to comments and building brand loyalty.
  • Collaborate with local food influencers and creators to arrange store visits and promotions.
  • Track, analyze, and report on key marketing metrics and campaign ROI.
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Still Hiring Posted: 24 Sep 2026

Purchasing Manager (Full Time)

location_on Leeds, UK

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Purchasing / Procurement Manager to join MATCHARA LTD, a business specialising in Japanese tea and matcha products.

This is a specialised procurement management role combining international sourcing, supplier relationship management, commercial contract negotiation and specialist knowledge of Japanese tea culture and production.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing the company's procurement strategies, particularly in relation to sourcing authentic, high-quality Japanese tea and matcha products directly from Japanese tea farmers, producers and suppliers.

The role requires regular business travel to Japan to visit tea plantations, inspect tea farms, assess cultivation and production processes, evaluate product quality and establish long-term relationships with local suppliers.

In addition to strong procurement and commercial management capabilities, the position requires a sound legal background, particularly in commercial law and international contractual arrangements. The successful candidate will be expected to review, negotiate and draft supplier agreements, assess contractual obligations and identify potential legal and commercial risks.

A combination of legal qualifications, practical legal experience and specialist knowledge of Japanese tea culture is therefore particularly important for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies for Japanese tea, matcha and related products.
  • Identify, evaluate and manage relationships with Japanese tea farmers, manufacturers and international suppliers.
  • Travel regularly to Japan to inspect tea farms, assess production processes and ensure the quality and authenticity of tea products.
  • Apply specialist knowledge of Japanese tea culture, traditional tea ceremonies and matcha when selecting products and evaluating suppliers.
  • Assess tea quality, cultivation methods, harvesting techniques and production standards.
  • Negotiate purchasing prices, commercial terms and long-term supplier agreements.
  • Review, interpret, negotiate and draft international supplier contracts, applying legal knowledge to identify risks and protect the company's interests.
  • Manage supplier performance, product quality, delivery schedules and international procurement arrangements.
  • Conduct market research, cost analysis and supplier evaluations to identify sourcing opportunities and improve commercial value.
  • Manage procurement budgets and ensure purchasing activities comply with contractual, commercial and regulatory requirements.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

  • A recognised degree in Law, preferably with knowledge and practical experience in commercial law, contract law and international business transactions.
  • Proven experience in procurement, purchasing or commercial management, including international sourcing and supplier relationship management.
  • Strong legal expertise in reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and international supplier agreements, with the ability to identify contractual risks and protect the company's interests.
  • Specialist knowledge of Japanese tea culture, traditional tea ceremonies, matcha and Japanese green tea varieties, supported by relevant certificates or formal training.
  • Good understanding of Japanese tea cultivation, harvesting, processing and quality assessment, including the ability to inspect and evaluate tea products.
  • Ability to travel regularly to Japan to inspect tea plantations, assess production standards and establish relationships with local tea farmers and suppliers.
  • Excellent commercial negotiation, communication and analytical skills, including supplier evaluation, cost analysis, procurement budgeting and international business relationship management.
  • Ability to combine legal qualifications, procurement expertise and specialist Japanese tea knowledge to manage international sourcing, supplier contracts and product quality effectively.
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