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Barista Retraining
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tamara Vigil Mar 30, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I am about to implement retraining and continuing education programs at my coffee shops (5 shops with about 25 baristas total.) It will be the first time we have a formal system for this. Anyone with…Continue
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- What is your position in the coffee industry?
- barista trainer
- Where are you located? ( City and Country )
- jackson, mississippi
- How many years have you been in the industry?
- 6
- If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
- no
- Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
- I work at a locally owned company called Cups an Espresso Cafe. They roast there own coffee. There are about 11 stores right now. Five of which are company run; the rest are franchise. I have worked for Cups in several capacities: barista, assistant manager, and manager. I am good friends with the owner. The company is a part of my life now. I have just started a position as training and retraining manager for the company stores. I love teaching and getting to teach the coffee and drinks I love makes it that much better. However I am new at it, especially retraining. I need to grow my own skills and then give them to others.
- What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
- Seattle, WA. Paris, France. All over Africa.
- About Me:
- I have a wondeful husband (who also loves coffee) and a rambuncious 3 year old. I consider myself fulltime mom, parttime barista, and part time artist. I paint, draw, and read excessively.
- About My Company:
- Think I said most of this above. It's a company that functions alot like a family- with it's baristas and its customers. It is community and arts oriented. We have won best coffee shop and best barista from the local Free Press paper for over 5 years. We rock.
- What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
- Making a latte, and watching the beauty and pleasure light up the customers day. It's just another way to love people.
- Website:
- http://cupsanespressocafe.com
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