Occupation
Barista
Baristas make espresso-based and brewed coffee drinks, serve food, and run the till in cafes and coffee bars. Consistency matters: grind, dose, and milk texture have to hold up across a long queue. Shifts often start early and the pace swings sharply between rush and quiet periods.
Also known as: Coffee shop attendant · Cafe server · Coffee bar attendant
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Part of Hospitality, travel and tourism
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What the work involves
Pull espresso shots, steam milk, and build drinks to the cafe's recipe.
Dial in the grinder and adjust as beans, humidity, and batch change.
Take orders and payment, and manage the queue and drink sequence.
Prepare and serve food items, and keep display cases stocked and labelled.
Clean machines, grinders, and equipment on the schedule and record checks.
Restock beans, milk, cups, and supplies, and flag what needs ordering.
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How people commonly enter
Direct entry with on-the-job training on the machine, menu, and till.
A short barista or coffee skills course from an employer or private provider.
Transferring from another counter service, retail, or food service role.
Typical training: Short course or on-the-job training
Licensing: Not typically licensed
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Typical work context
- Public facing
- Fast paced
- Physically active
- Shift work
- Team based
Public facing · Fast paced · Physically active · Shift work · Team based
Related interests
- Social (helping)
- Realistic (hands-on)
- Conventional (organizing)
Social (helping) · Realistic (hands-on) · Conventional (organizing)
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