Barista
Serve customers high-quality coffee by mastering brewing methods and techniques.
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What's it like to be a Barista?
Working in a fast-paced environment, Baristas prepare and serve coffee to customer specifications by picking roasts, grinding beans, extracting coffee, and frothing and pouring milk. Having a passion for coffee is an advantage in this position, since it involves understanding types of coffee and mastering several distinct types of preparation methods.
Tasks and duties
- Knowing the different roasts and brewing processes.
- Operating espresso machines and other equipment.
- Cleaning and sanitising the work area, including utensils and equipment.
- Taking and servicing orders.
- Understanding and explaining the menu.
- Promoting seasonal beverages to customers.
- Interacting with customers as needed.
Beyond preparing hot and cold beverages, the Barista must keep a friendly and warm demeanor throughout the day. Although they mostly work behind the counter, they have to be a welcoming face and presence to new and regular customers.
How to become a Barista
Formal qualifications are not necessary to become a Barista. Many coffee shops welcome job seekers with no experience, as long as you are willing to learn on the job. However, being skilled and experienced in food and beverage preparation and customer service will give you an edge in this role.
- Explore cafes around you. Ask local Baristas about their experiences at work. Since the job is customer-oriented, it pays to immerse yourself in coffeehouse cultures. Having a network of Baristas can also help you land a job and move forward in your career.
- Learn about the diverse types of coffee. Take note of the various flavours and aromas of beans and blends. Customers have different tastes, and most will appreciate a Barista who can recommend them a drink based on their preferences.
- Find an entry-level position to get work experience. If you want hands-on training in operating equipment, consider local franchises that provide extensive one-on-one training.
- Attend workshops on basic coffee preparation. Consider taking certificate courses recognised by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) that focus on safety food handling, brewing basics, and latte art creation.
- When you have gained enough experience, use this to move up to Lead Barista or Head Barista.
- Once you are seasoned enough, you can consider opening your own café. Take courses on business and management if you are interested in this venture.
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