25/06/2024
Being a Barista is a dicipline one must always revere…
As baristas, we should aim to stand out. I’m not talking about being the centre of attention, but something else – something about the way you make that perfect cup of coffee that makes you cooler than cool. Something that makes the customer’s day, that helps them to love coffee even more, and that inspires other baristas.
1. PRIDE
As baristas, we have the ability to create coffee that both tastes delightful and looks beautiful. I’m proud of what I can do, I know I can make my customers’ day, and I take absolute pleasure in doing so.
2. PASSION
Passion: that irresistible feeling that you need to do this thing and you need to do it right now. My passion for being a barista, and a barista trainer, is what gets me out of bed every single morning
3. METICULOUSNESS
This is the easiest, simplest way to go above and beyond what people expect. In fact, without this, you can’t go above and beyond it.
4. CONSISTENCY
Meticulousness is important, but without consistency it’s just flash in the pan brilliance. That doesn’t mean we can’t be creative – we can get original with every single latte piece of latte art, experiment with brew ratios for new coffees, and be imaginative when designing drinks. But when we serve our customers, we must provide consistency.
5. KNOWLEDGE
The industry is constantly evolving, and a great barista stays at the forefront – not at the back.
Take more pride, get passionate, be meticulous, stay consistent, and learn, learn, and learn! Love this journey.