Baristas Discussions - Barista Exchange2024-03-28T20:32:04Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/group/baristas/forum?groupUrl=baristas&xg_raw_resources=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBaja California, Mx Barista Exchangetag:www.baristaexchange.com,2012-03-14:1688216:Topic:13625702012-03-14T03:45:02.006ZDas Cortezhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DasCortezSAdeCV
<p>Anyone might be interested in working/exchanging baristas in Baja California,Mx and South California?</p>
<p>Anyone might be interested in working/exchanging baristas in Baja California,Mx and South California?</p> Want to work 2 months in Costa Rica for Room & Board?tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-08-01:1688216:Topic:12212612011-08-01T20:17:45.982ZMatias Zeledonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/MatiasZeledon
<p>My shop is located in Arenal Volcano, the most visited tourist destination in Costa Rica, and it is a hot item. Recently had a former Starbucks employee work for me for two months and it worked out great!</p>
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<p>I am looking now for more baristas to come volunteer. The idea is to train my shop staff and at the same time work 5 days a week, you get two days off so you can get to visit the area/country. Included in the package are visits to my farm.</p>
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<p>My shop is located in Arenal Volcano, the most visited tourist destination in Costa Rica, and it is a hot item. Recently had a former Starbucks employee work for me for two months and it worked out great!</p>
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<p>I am looking now for more baristas to come volunteer. The idea is to train my shop staff and at the same time work 5 days a week, you get two days off so you can get to visit the area/country. Included in the package are visits to my farm.</p>
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<p>The minimum commitment we expect is two months and we pay room & board.</p>
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<p>Let me know if anybody here is SERIOUS and interested.</p>
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<p> </p> Barista Needed for new Barefoot Coffee Shop in Los Gatos, CAtag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-06-09:1688216:Topic:11611582011-06-09T16:26:17.524ZIgorhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Igor
<p>We are opening new Barefoot Coffee shop in Los Gatos.<br></br>Looking for professional Baristas to start and grow with us, huge opportunity for someone that is looking to become assistant manager and manager of the shop fast.</p>
<p>we will be using La Marzocco FB 80 espresso machine</p>
<p><br></br>Training to get up to speed on Barefoot Menu will be provided.</p>
<p><br></br>Applicants should have the following: - Superior Barista skills with an interest in the coffee industry - Be able to taste and…</p>
<p>We are opening new Barefoot Coffee shop in Los Gatos.<br/>Looking for professional Baristas to start and grow with us, huge opportunity for someone that is looking to become assistant manager and manager of the shop fast.</p>
<p>we will be using La Marzocco FB 80 espresso machine</p>
<p><br/>Training to get up to speed on Barefoot Menu will be provided.</p>
<p><br/>Applicants should have the following: - Superior Barista skills with an interest in the coffee industry - Be able to taste and describe coffee to customers, calibrate grinders, manually tamp espresso, and properly foam milk - Attention to detail - Must have excellent communication and customer service skills, and the ability to work well with others; - Must be flexible regarding scheduling of work hours; and must understand the importance of working as part of a team. - MUST be able to work three (3) to five (6) days a week and MUST be available to work weekends, part time positions available from 10 - 40 hours a week. <br/><br/>Job Responsibilities include: <br/>Training new Personnel.Taking customer orders.Making Coffee drinks.Bussing tables, cleaning, dishes, mopping<br/><br/><br/><br/></p> Attention D.C. Shopstag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-02-08:1688216:Topic:10261682011-02-08T20:16:40.774ZChris Ketchemhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/ChrisKetchem
<p>Hey there. I live in Montana, but will be back east where I grew up for the summer. I'm looking for maybe working in a coffee shop in the DC area for the summer.</p>
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<p>Any shop owners interested in hiring an experienced barista for the summer?</p>
<p>Hey there. I live in Montana, but will be back east where I grew up for the summer. I'm looking for maybe working in a coffee shop in the DC area for the summer.</p>
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<p>Any shop owners interested in hiring an experienced barista for the summer?</p> Barista needed for Mott 156 Espresso Bar, lower Manhattan, NYCtag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-10-30:1688216:Topic:9547542010-10-30T13:13:28.925ZSelina Hohttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/SelinaHo
<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288443998_0" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: text; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;">Grand Opening!!!</span> Seeking Energetic <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288443998_1" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Barista</span>++ to start immediately for…
<span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: text; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288443998_0">Grand Opening!!!</span> Seeking Energetic <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288443998_1">Barista</span>++ to start immediately for <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288443998_2">Espresso Bar</span> <br/>Address:<br/><span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288443998_3">156 Mott St, <br/>New York, NY 10013</span><br/>Description:<br/>We
are Mott 156 Espresso Bar, a neighborhood espresso bar at the cusp of<br />
NoLIta. Initially, we will<br />
be using locally roasted Stumptown <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288443998_4">coffee beans</span> and locally sourced milk. We will have minimal seating; most customers will order then grab n’go. Our hours will be 7am-7pm.<br/>We
are seeking a Barista++ for. A Barista++ is more than a barista, he or she<br />
will be able to work under minimal supervision, work a register, order<br />
beans and supplies, wash and cleanup, customer service and <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288443998_5">community building</span>,<br />
offer suggestions for improvement, and not be afraid to problem solve<br />
most common as well as unforeseen issues of an espresso bar. <br/>The
successful candidate will be able to pull the perfect shot<br />
consistently and free pour latte art. Please email your resume to <a href="http://us.mc555.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=slnnho@yahoo.com">slnnho@yahoo.com</a>.<br/> Barista/Wine person needed in Deadwood,SDtag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-10-14:1688216:Topic:9449722010-10-14T18:35:00.779ZThe Beat Cafehttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Mike59
<p>We are adding an Espresso bar to our Restaurant, we have 15 years exp in Coffee Houses and we are also Master Roasters with onsite roaster. We need an experienced Barista whom is willing to also serve Wine late nights at our Restaurant. from 8pm-Midnight thursday-sat. with newly expanded coffeehouse addition coming soon to the back of facility, in the Spring.</p>
<p>ZContact me at 605-578-7566 MIke</p>
<p>We are adding an Espresso bar to our Restaurant, we have 15 years exp in Coffee Houses and we are also Master Roasters with onsite roaster. We need an experienced Barista whom is willing to also serve Wine late nights at our Restaurant. from 8pm-Midnight thursday-sat. with newly expanded coffeehouse addition coming soon to the back of facility, in the Spring.</p>
<p>ZContact me at 605-578-7566 MIke</p> Baristas for Boston Coffee Bar Wantedtag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-08-13:1688216:Topic:9003862010-08-13T03:16:01.972ZHugh Ghttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/HughG
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(43, 12, 3); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Hi,<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"></br><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"></br>We are a new cafe-bakery coming to downtown Boston, serving Stumptown Coffee. …</span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(43, 12, 3); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Hi,<br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/><br style="font-size: 1em; xg-p: static !important;"/>We are a new cafe-bakery coming to downtown Boston, serving Stumptown Coffee. </span><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#2B0C03" face="Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif" size="3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Must have at least 2 years of Barista experience. </span></font></div>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(43, 12, 3); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.thethinkingcup.com">www.thethinkingcup.com</a></span></div>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(43, 12, 3); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boston-MA/The-Thinking-Cup/102356233150626?ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boston-MA/The-Thinking-Cup/102356233150626?ref=ts</a></span></div>
<div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#2B0C03" face="Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif" size="3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br/></span></font></div>
<div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#2B0C03" face="Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif" size="3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">For more information please contact us at </span></font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(136, 80, 65); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><a href="mailto:info@thethinkingcup.com" title="Email Us" style="color: rgb(216, 229, 14); text-decoration: underline;">info@thethinkingcup.com</a>.</span></div> Barista Visiting DCtag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-06-08:1688216:Topic:8629222010-06-08T11:42:00.579ZReggie Elliotthttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Reggie
Any coffee shops in the DC area need some help between June 23rd and July 8th? I'll be in town from Sweden for a couple of weeks and would love to make some drinks with some of my old friends or maybe some of my new friends in the various shops that have popped up around the city.<br/>
Any coffee shops in the DC area need some help between June 23rd and July 8th? I'll be in town from Sweden for a couple of weeks and would love to make some drinks with some of my old friends or maybe some of my new friends in the various shops that have popped up around the city.<br/> looking for skillful barista in las vegastag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-04-30:1688216:Topic:8381572010-04-30T04:13:54.587Zluiz oliveirahttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/luizoliveira
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Times; font-size: medium;">August 2010.</span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Times; font-size: medium;">Looking for customer-focused Lead Barista to join us on a casual to permanent basis We are independent espresso bar company that will create an experience that the others won’t. You must be available on a rotating roster including weekdays, Saturdays, and Holidays. In…</span>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Times; font-size: medium;">August 2010.</span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Times; font-size: medium;">Looking for customer-focused Lead Barista to join us on a casual to permanent basis We are independent espresso bar company that will create an experience that the others won’t. You must be available on a rotating roster including weekdays, Saturdays, and Holidays. In this role, your duties will include: Completing all aspects of a skillful barista’s duties (latte art, good coffee knowledge) Providing friendly & efficient customer service. Operating the register & cash handling. Closing and opening store duties. Maintaining the standards at all time and doing daily duties assigned to you. As this is largely a customer-facing role, we require that you must be… Able to work well under pressure. Fast, tough and energetic with a smile. Offer our customers exceptionally great service and a warm friendly appearance. Are honest, reliable, friendly and have a positive working attitude MUST have point of sales experience (cash handling essential) If it sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! Be a part of a new and soon to be a well established and reputed Coffee company – working in a great team environment! If you have the essential requirements and would like to seize this great opportunity, please send me your resume. </span> Roasting Assistant - Opportunity w/ a Growing Roaster - Torontotag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-03-23:1688216:Topic:8091152010-03-23T21:02:28.121ZAndy Wilkinhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AndyWilkin
Te Aro Roasted is a growing micro-roaster in Toronto, Canada. We are on the hunt for a talented barista looking to take the next step in the coffee industry, or experienced roasting assistant to join our company.<br></br><br></br>This role would assist and eventually take over the Roasting from the current Roastmaster. <br></br><br></br>Check out our website at <a href="http://www.te-aro.ca">www.te-aro.ca</a> to learn more about our business, and email info@te-aro.ca to learn more about the role. Annual…
Te Aro Roasted is a growing micro-roaster in Toronto, Canada. We are on the hunt for a talented barista looking to take the next step in the coffee industry, or experienced roasting assistant to join our company.<br/><br/>This role would assist and eventually take over the Roasting from the current Roastmaster. <br/><br/>Check out our website at <a href="http://www.te-aro.ca">www.te-aro.ca</a> to learn more about our business, and email info@te-aro.ca to learn more about the role. Annual salary to be discussed.<br/><br/>Lots of opportunities for further development through the SCAA (including SCAA Cupping Judge Course, and Q Grader), as well as travel to origin to develop relationships with farmers.<br/><br/>The role would include:<br/>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="">o<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span> Using your understanding of different coffee origins for research of new crops coming available</p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="">o<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span> Cupping green coffee samples – being able to identify defects, understanding cupping methodology <br/></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="">o<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span> Some of this work (the roasting part) takes place in the evening, and could be on any night in order to match the demand of the wholesale business so must be available<br/> on evenings.</p>
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