The Chill Room Tempe
Now Hiring: Kavatender
Tempe, AZ | Part-Time | Evening + Weekend Shifts Preferred
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Welcome to your next chapter; where community, consciousness, and creativity meet in a cup.
The Chill Room isn’t your average nightlife spot. We’re a kava and botanical lounge serving up functional, alcohol-free drinks that help people unwind, connect, and reset. No hangover required.​
We’re looking for a Kavatender to join our Tempe crew. This is more than a bar gig. You’re curating energy, building relationships, and helping people feel like they belong.
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What’s a Kavatender?
Think: part bartender, part vibe-setter, part wellness guide. You’ll be the one people come to after long days, hard breakups, or just to laugh with friends on a Tuesday night. You’ll learn how to serve calming, uplifting botanicals like kava, kratom, and adaptogens and help guests find their new favorite feeling.
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You Might Be Our Ideal Kavatender If You:
Love people and know how to hold space for all kinds of guests
Prefer deep convos over small talk but can still keep a line moving
Are curious about wellness, plant medicine, or sober nightlife
Can handle a rush, clean as you go, and ask for help when needed
Know how to stay grounded when someone else isn’t
Have service experience (bar, café, customer-facing is a plus)
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A Night Behind the Bar Might Look Like:
Crafting functional mocktails and signature kava drinks
Welcoming new customers and guiding them through our menu
Remembering regulars’ favorite drinks (and maybe their dogs' names)
Keeping the space clean, calm, and stocked
Holding boundaries with love; no freebies, no phones on the bar, no drama
Being part of a team that’s actually… a team
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Availability & Commitment:
We’re currently hiring for part-time and full-time positions, especially evening and weekend shifts. We’re not a short-term gig, we’re building a long-term crew with growth potential and soul.
How to Apply:
We don’t do boring applications. We want you to send us an email (to vincent@thechillroomtempe.com and lisa@thechillroomtempe.com) with the following bullet points included:
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What fictional character do you relate to most and why?
What’s a quote, lyric, or mantra that’s stuck with you for years?
If you had to teach a class on something not job-related, what would it be?
What’s something small that makes you feel rich?
What do you want to be remembered for by the people you work with?
What kind of people do you naturally attract?
Are you looking for a short-term gig or hoping to grow with a team?
Do you have other jobs, school, or obligations we should be aware of when scheduling?
What’s your availability over the next 3–6 months (including weekends and holidays)?
Do you prefer slow-paced or fast-paced shifts? Why?
What motivates you to show up and do your best at work?
What kind of work environment helps you feel supported and successful?
Why are you interested in working at a kava bar instead of a traditional bar or restaurant?
Extra Cool Stuff:
Tips are shared and strong
Staff wellness perks
Ongoing education on botanicals + ingredients
Opportunities for growth as we expand our community events, product line, and late-night programming
The Chill Room is a place for everyone, especially those building a life they don’t need to escape from. If you vibe with that, we’d love to meet you.
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Questions? DMs get lost. Send an email to vincent@thechillroomtempe.com and lisa@thechillroomtempe.com