Amelie & Barb

Female

Pittsburgh

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
coffee shop owner, home barista, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Pittsburgh, PA
How many years have you been in the industry?
6 months.
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
maybe
About Me:
Check us out on our Website to see what we're all about.
About My Company:
Coming Soon in Pittsburgh
Website:
http://www.volutocoffee.com

Comment Wall:

  • Heather Yarbrough

    That's actually a really good question...I'm going to follow this discussion as I'm interested in other responses.
    Because I didn't have a ton of cash when I opened, and only room for one register, I just have a regular Casio. If you have the $5,000 to do the big fancy computer register, I'd imagine that's the way to go since employees can sign in and out of it, etc.
    Currently, I only have two employees in the shop at a time and sometimes the back person has to jump on the register to help out the counter person so, unfortunately, we don't have a really controlled process...4-5 people a day handle the register and then the evening supervisor does a balance sheet. I have really good, and I think honest, kids, and we usually end up within a dollar +/- every day, so switching out tills at the end of shifts hasn't really been necessary...yet! I don't have very high sales yet, either, so I'd imagine I'll have to switch the process once sales go up.

    Feb 28, 2008

  • Heather Yarbrough

    I know, I love 'em too (obviously)! I was surprised at how few people up here had heard of them, but they're starting to catch on now!

    Feb 28, 2008

  • Luke

    So when do you guys open up?

    Mar 1, 2008

  • peg bono

    Hey Amelie...Awesome!!! And really, having your own coffeehouse is quite like working in the ER minus some of the blood and guts! I've been open 4 months and it is going great. I love going in to work every day, I love the sound of folks laughing over lunch, seeing people eat out on our little patio...I love when people come in and talk coffee, and I make them a great drink and they love it...it's all pretty good. ANd the bs is just that...bs....but nobody dies.I am excited to hear about your evolving dream. Keep me posted! ANd anything I can do, I will!

    Apr 24, 2008

  • Rich Westerfield

    I'm bringing a bag of Epic for you guys into the shop fresh (sort of) from 49th's SCAA booth. It'll be there by 11am, so come on down when you're in the neighborhood.

    May 7, 2008

  • Rich Westerfield

    Sad indeed. Brad and Drew were here this afternoon to break the news. Hopefully both find something else in coffee around town. We're hoping to have them guest behind bar soon.

    May 12, 2008

  • Mike Spence

    Hi Amelie & Barb, Thanks for the interesting discussion on POS you started earlier. I thought I'd post here and say hi as well. If there are any questions I can answer directly, please don't hesitate to let me know. I'd welcome an opportunity to help out. Also, we have a shop in your town - Simpatico Espresso on Sixth Ave.
    Mike@SelbySoft.com
    800-454-4434

    Oct 6, 2008