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Jarred Hoffpauir

Male

Maple Valley, WA

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: coffee enthusiast, supplier
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Maple Valley, WA USA
How many years have you been in the industry?: 1
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: maybe
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.: I am preparing to open a Kiosk Location serving Chef Stack Pancakes and Espresso Drinks.
About Me:: I am about to open a Kiosk Location and I also Distribute Chef Stack Pancake Machines. I am married with a 2 year old son and 1 year old twins, one boy one girl twin.
About My Company:: www.chefstack.com
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: Passion
Website:: http://www.chefstack.com

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Jay Caragay

"Jay, that has to be the worst "off the cuff" management advice I have ever seen. It shows no management or training skills. That kind of an attitude sets up a difficult work environment at best and at worst will run you out of business with turnover and poor customer service."

Jarred-
You must have wrote that while I was writing my second reply to the thread. I missed it and now that the thread is closed, I thought I would share my thoughts with you now.

I disagree with your position that my approach creates a difficult work environment. Ours is an environment that strives for excellence. Where each cup and each customer matters the first time. Our standards are exacting, demanding and very high - and I expect my staff to maintain those standards on a daily basis.

Our approach is not for everyone. Not everyone will thrive in our environment. It's not meant to be for everyone. It's not uncommon for applicants or barista candidates to see the level at which they are expected to perform and back out. In fact, in our latest round of hiring, twenty percent of our hired candidates decided that it was not for them.

I don't pretend to be easy to work for. In fact, I try to paint as dark a picture as possible in order to weed out those who aren't up to the challenge. I presume by your comments that your approach will be different and I hope for your success.

Oct 13, 2009
Daniel Ho

Are you going to be my hero? You offer to make people tampers AND you have machines that make pancakes???? Wow!

Mar 11, 2010
Daniel Ho

Let me know how they come out. Post some pictures when you get a chance...

Have fun!

Mar 11, 2010