5 simple tips to land your first barista job
Finding a barista job in today’s saturated cafe marketplace can be difficult at the best of times. The problem with…
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Why we don't deliver accredited barista courses
Looking for an accredited barista course? That’s not us. Does it bother us? Not one bit, if it did, we’d…
Cold calling cafes
When searching for barista jobs, sometimes cold calling by dropping into cafes and restaurants handing out your resume is a…
How to write a barista cover letter
Last week I wrote about resumes for baristas. This week I’d like to take a look at the cover letter. Writing…
Let's talk about the barista resume
Let’s talk about the dos and don’ts of barista resumes and how you can really get the attention of the…
How to nail the cafe trial shift
What is a cafe trial shift? So you’ve aced the interview, and now they ask you to come in to…
Do you really need a barista certificate?
There is hardly a week that goes by where I don’t receive an email asking me whether or not we…
Coffee Jobs podcast
If you’re trying to get started in the industry, you need to tune in to the Coffee Jobs Podcast by…
How do I develop a coffee palate?
Jason, a recent student wrote in Thanks for the lesson on Saturday, it was a really enjoyable experience. I wanted…
Choosing a barista course: deciding what training institute is best for you
In any café business, it’s up to the owner to set the standards required for a successful enterprise. Café owners need to…